Kharki

Kharki is a village located in Barasat I subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6.2km away from sub-district headquarter Chhota Jagulia (tehsildar office) and 10.1km away from district headquarter Barasat. As per 2009 stats, Kotra is the gram panchayat of Kharki village.

Here you can discover what makes Kharki unique in its vibrant Barasat I-North Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Kharki’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 Kharki

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kharki is 323203. The village spans a total geographical area of 86.9 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743294. Barasat is nearest town to Kharki village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kharki 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 Deganga Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Barasat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kharki

Population of Kharki

According to the 2011 Census, Kharki has a total population of about 2,391, with approximately 1,235 males and 1,156 females. The sex ratio is around 936 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 337 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.45%, with male literacy at about 65.34% and female literacy near 65.57%. There are around 502 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kharki's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kharki

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

Nearby Villages of Kharki

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kharki