Kharia

Kharia is a village located in Uluberia I subdivision of Haora district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.1km away from sub-district headquarter Uluberia (tehsildar office) and 39km away from district headquarter Howrah. As per 2009 stats, Balichak is the gram panchayat of Kharia village.

Here you can discover what makes Kharia unique in its vibrant Uluberia I-Haora region. You’ll see Kharia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kharia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kharia is 332963. The village spans a total geographical area of 102.73 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 711316. Uluberia is nearest town to Kharia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kharia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Udaynarayanpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Uluberia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kharia

Population of Kharia

According to the 2011 Census, Kharia has a total population of about 2,141, with approximately 1,096 males and 1,045 females. The sex ratio is around 953 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 232 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 58 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.58%, with male literacy at about 81.57% and female literacy near 73.40%. There are around 500 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kharia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kharia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kharia. As per the 2011 stats, Kharia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kharia

Knowing the nearby villages of Kharia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kharia.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kharia