Kharnuna - Gazole, Malda

Kharnuna is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.7 km from Gazole and around 25.2 km from English Bazar. Gazole-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharnuna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharnuna is 312525. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.64 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kharnuna

According to the 2011 Census, Kharnuna village had a total population of 637 people, including 310 males and 327 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.38%, with male literacy at 61.54% and female literacy at 41.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 212, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 403.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharnuna

Kharnuna 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 Kharnuna

Kharnuna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Eklakhi, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Kharnuna is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Kharnuna is about 25.2 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 Kharnuna

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

Health Facilities in Kharnuna

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

FAQs about Kharnuna