Kharu - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Kharu is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.9 km from Dhaniakhali and around 38.9 km from Chinsura. Gudubari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharu is 324649. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.06 hectares and falls under the 712308 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kharu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kharu

According to the 2011 Census, Kharu village had a total population of 1,724 people, including 875 males and 849 females, living in 420 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.92%, with male literacy at 75.38% and female literacy at 58.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 733, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 130.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharu

Kharu 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 Kharu

Kharu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gurap, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Kharu is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kharu is about 38.9 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharu

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

Health Facilities in Kharu

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

FAQs about Kharu