Kharikagora - Kashipur, Purulia

Kharikagora is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 24.6 km from Kashipur and around 46.6 km from Purulia. Hadalda-uparrah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharikagora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharikagora is 330788. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.2 hectares and falls under the 723130 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kharikagora

As per Census 2011, Kharikagora village has a total population of 789 people, consisting of 412 males and 377 females. The village has 134 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 394 literate and 395 illiterate residents. Additionally, 573 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 216 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kharikagora are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kharikagora

Kharikagora 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 Kharikagora

Kharikagora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sirjam, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Kharikagora is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kharikagora is about 46.6 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 Kharikagora

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

Health Facilities in Kharikagora

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

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