Kharun - Hilli, Dakshin Dinajpur

Kharun is a village situated in the Hilli subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hilli and around 21.4 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Panjul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharun village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharun is 311011. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.72 hectares and falls under the 733126 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Kharun village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Kharun

According to the 2011 Census, Kharun village had a total population of 1,420 people, including 725 males and 695 females, living in 364 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.00%, with male literacy at 83.15% and female literacy at 72.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 122.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kharun

Kharun is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kharun

Kharun is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Kharun is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Kharun is about 21.4 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharun

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kharun village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kharun

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kharun village are given below:

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