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

As per Census 2011, Kharail village has a total population of 2,029 people, consisting of 1,037 males and 992 females. The village has 519 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 189 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,422 literate and 607 illiterate residents. Additionally, 674 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 662 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kharail are given below:

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:

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