Kharkata

Kharkata is a village located in Garbeta Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 37.3km away from sub-district headquarter Garbeta . Midnapur is the district headquarter of Kharkata village. As per 2009 stats, Patharpara is the gram panchayat of Kharkata village.

Here you can discover what makes Kharkata unique in its vibrant Garbeta Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Kharkata’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 Kharkata

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kharkata is 336489. The village spans a total geographical area of 121.86 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721121. Garhbeta is nearest town to Kharkata village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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

Google Map of Kharkata

Population of Kharkata

According to the 2011 Census, Kharkata has a total population of about 189, with approximately 99 males and 90 females. The sex ratio is around 909 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 20 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 81 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 4. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.08%, with male literacy at about 66.67% and female literacy near 63.33%. There are around 35 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kharkata's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kharkata

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

Nearby Villages of Kharkata

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kharkata