Kharail - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Kharail is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 22.3 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Deor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharail is 310921. The village covers a total geographical area of 397.6 hectares and falls under the 733140 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kharail

According to the 2011 Census, Kharail village had a total population of 2,029 people, including 1,037 males and 992 females, living in 519 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.28%, with male literacy at 83.42% and female literacy at 70.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 674, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 662.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharail

Kharail 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 Kharail

Kharail is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Kharail is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Kharail is about 22.3 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 Kharail

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

Health Facilities in Kharail

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

FAQs about Kharail