Kharari - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Kharari is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from Polba and around 20.3 km from Chinsura. Harit serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharari is 325285. The village covers a total geographical area of 65.5 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kharari

According to the 2011 Census, Kharari village had a total population of 1,143 people, including 596 males and 547 females, living in 284 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.57%, with male literacy at 95.85% and female literacy at 84.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 358.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharari

Kharari 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 Kharari

Public transport in the Kharari is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandanpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Kharari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kharari is about 20.3 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 Kharari

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

Health Facilities in Kharari

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

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