Kharsa (खरसा) — Kaler, Arwal, Bihar

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

PUNAM DEVI

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LGD code: 260693
Pincode: 824127
Population: 1,584
Households: 259
Literacy rate: 61%
Sex ratio: 902 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 677

Census 2011 · in context

How Kharsa compares

By population, Kharsa ranks #29 of 60 villages in Kaler mandal.

Literacy rate

61.0%

+2.9% vs mandal average

Kharsa: 61.0%
Kaler mandal: 58.1%
Arwal district: 55.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

902

−36 vs mandal average

Kharsa: 902
Kaler mandal: 938

Household size

people per home

6.1

Same as the mandal average

Kharsa: 6.1
Kaler mandal: 6.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Kharsa

LGD code: 260693
Pincode: 824127
Population (Census 2011): 1,584
Population (projected 2026): 1,868
Households: 259
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 902
Literacy rate: 61.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Munger
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Suryagarha
Member of Parliament: Rajiv Ranjan Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Ramanand Mandal
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: PUNAM DEVI
Block / Mandal: Kaler
Nearest railway station: Uren (4.1 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Arwal district level

Then & Now

Kharsa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,584

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,868

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

259

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

305

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,584Census 2011
Households: 259Census 2011
Literacy rate: 61.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 902 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,8682026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 305

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Arwal district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Arwal district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Arwal district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

Kharsa on the mapखरसा

Centred on Kaler mandal

~mandal

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Notable places near Kharsa · Kaler mandal area

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

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12 places mapped

Railway· 10
Hospital· 2

Healthcare

Hospital
Government Hospital Arma
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Hospital
Government hospital Gerua Pursanda
📍 16.6 km awayOSM
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Transport

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What is the pincode of Kharsa?

The pincode of Kharsa, Kaler mandal, Arwal district, Bihar is 824127.

In which district is Kharsa located?

Kharsa is a village in Kaler mandal of Arwal district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Kharsa as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kharsa village has a population of 1,584 across 259 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kharsa?

The current sarpanch of Kharsa gram panchayat is PUNAM DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kharsa in?

Kharsa falls under the Munger Lok Sabha constituency (PC #28) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kharsa in?

Kharsa falls under the Suryagarha assembly constituency (AC #167) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Kharsa?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kharsa village is 61.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Kharsa?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kharsa village is 902 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Kharsa?

The nearest health facility to Kharsa is Government Hospital Arma (~7.1 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Kharsa?

The nearest railway station to Kharsa is Uren (~4.1 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kharsa?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kharsa, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Kharsa?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kharsa village is 260693.

How big is Kharsa compared to other villages in Kaler mandal?

Kharsa ranks 29 of 60 villages in Kaler mandal by Census 2011 population (1,584 residents).

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Key facts — Kharsa

Population, education, health & sanitation

Kharsa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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What is the pincode of Kharsa?

In which district is Kharsa located?

What is the population of Kharsa as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Kharsa?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kharsa in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kharsa in?

What is the literacy rate in Kharsa?

What is the sex ratio in Kharsa?

What is the nearest health centre to Kharsa?

What is the nearest railway station to Kharsa?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kharsa?

What is the LGD code of Kharsa?

How big is Kharsa compared to other villages in Kaler mandal?

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Kharsa

What is the pincode of Kharsa?

In which district is Kharsa located?

What is the population of Kharsa as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Kharsa?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kharsa in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kharsa in?

What is the literacy rate in Kharsa?

What is the sex ratio in Kharsa?

What is the nearest health centre to Kharsa?

What is the nearest railway station to Kharsa?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kharsa?

What is the LGD code of Kharsa?

How big is Kharsa compared to other villages in Kaler mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Kharsa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Kharsa on the mapखरसा

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Healthcare

Transport

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

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