Kharki

Kharki is a village located in Sonarpur subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.9km away from sub-district headquarter Rajpur (tehsildar office) and 33.1km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Kheyadaha Ii is the gram panchayat of Kharki village.

Kharki has its own place in the vibrant South Twenty Four Parganas region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kharki

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kharki is 333551. The village spans a total geographical area of 158 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 700150. Anandapur is nearest town to Kharki village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km 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 Sonarpur Uttar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Kharki

Below is a concise population overview of Kharki as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,288 636 652
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 116 59 57
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,061 530 531
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 171 81 90
Literate Population 874 476 398
Illiterate Population 414 160 254

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kharki village:

  • The total population of Kharki village is around 1,288, including approximately 636 males and 652 females, with a sex ratio of 1025 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 116 children aged 0–6 years in Kharki village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kharki village has 1,061 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 171 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Kharki village is about 67.86%, with male literacy at 74.84% and female literacy at 61.04%.
  • There are around 295 households in Kharki village.

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.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

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.

Mukundapur Atghara Ranabhutia Kantipota Bhagabanpur Deara Kheadaha Kghodhati Goalapota Kumar Pukuria Tardaha

Frequently Asked Questions about Kharki

Where is Kharki located?
Kharki village is situated in Sonarpur Subdivision, within the South Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kharki?
The Gram Panchayat of Kharki is Kheyadaha Ii (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Kharki?
The pincode of Kharki is 700150, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kharki as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kharki is 1,288, with 636 males and 652 females.
How many households are there in Kharki as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kharki village has a total of 295 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kharki as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kharki is 67.86%. The male literacy rate is 74.84%, while the female literacy rate is 61.04%.