Kharija Kshirgram - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Kharija Kshirgram is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.8 km from Nutanhat and around 45 km from Barddhaman. Kshirgram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharija Kshirgram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharija Kshirgram is 319162. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.24 hectares and falls under the 713150 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Kharija Kshirgram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kharija Kshirgram

As per Census 2011, Kharija Kshirgram village has a total population of 1,300 people, consisting of 657 males and 643 females. The village has 302 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 133 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 783 literate and 517 illiterate residents. Additionally, 540 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kharija Kshirgram are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,300657643
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1336469
Scheduled Castes (SC)540283257
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population783415368
Illiterate Population517242275

Nearby Villages of Kharija Kshirgram

Kharija Kshirgram 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ItaSouth-East1.19 km
KshirgramWest1.22 km
KatariSouth-East2.24 km
Purbba GopalpurNorth2.35 km
DharsonaSouth2.39 km
KaruliaNorth-East2.63 km
KanaidangaNorth-West3.08 km
BamungramSouth-West3.20 km
JabagramSouth-West3.52 km
PuiniSouth3.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kharija Kshirgram

Kharija Kshirgram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balgona, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Kharija Kshirgram is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Kharija Kshirgram is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharija Kshirgram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kharija Kshirgram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kharija Kshirgram

Where is Kharija Kshirgram located?

Kharija Kshirgram village is located in Mangolkote Subdivision, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kharija Kshirgram?

The Gram Panchayat of Kharija Kshirgram is Kshirgram.

What is the pincode of Kharija Kshirgram?

The pincode of Kharija Kshirgram is 713150.

What is the population of Kharija Kshirgram?

Kharija Kshirgram has a total population of 1,300, including 657 males and 643 females.

How many households are there in Kharija Kshirgram?

There are 302 households in Kharija Kshirgram.

What is the literacy rate in Kharija Kshirgram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kharija Kshirgram is 60.23%. Male literacy is 63.17% and female literacy is 57.23%.