Kharkada
Kharkada is a revenue village in Chimur taluka, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It had a population of 342 in 80 households (Census 2011).
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342 souls. 80 homes.
Chimur taluka, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra.
Kharkada today
- Cotton₹8,900APMC Varora · 10 Nov 2026
- Paddy(Common)₹4,020APMC Savali · 9 Nov 2026
- Cabbage₹600Chandrapur(Ganjwad) · 7 Nov 2026
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Kharkada at a glance
A small village by the standards of Chimur taluka, Kharkada ranked 122nd of 170 by population, with 342 people in 80 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 73.2%, below Chandrapur district's 75.5% (Chimur taluka: 77.5%), while the sex ratio was 900 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 968. Its PIN code is 442903. The village covers 321 hectares — about 3.2 km², or roughly 107 people per km² (Census 2011). Its nearest mapped neighbour is Chikhalapar, about 1.5 km away in a straight line.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD
- Development block
- Chimur (चिमूर) Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
How Kharkada compares
By population, Kharkada ranks #122 of 170 inhabited villages in Chimur taluka.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
What Kharkada had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 442903
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Maharashtra's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+15.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 342Census 2011
- Male / female
- 180 / 162
- Households
- 80
- People per home
- 4.3
- Literacy rate
- 73.2%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 202
- Work participation
- 59.1%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Kharkada on the map
Kharkada · 20.5110° N, 79.4074° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 96% of the 77 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Maharashtra Assembly 2024 (via OpenCity).
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Hospitals, schools, banks, offices and other public places from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line from Kharkada's map point, not road distance.
Banks, ATMs & post offices961 in Chandrapur district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics455 in Chandrapur district
Schools & anganwadis44 in Chandrapur district
Colleges & universities12 in Chandrapur district
Police & fire stations11 in Chandrapur district
Revenue & panchayat offices6 in Chandrapur district
Government offices35 in Chandrapur district
Temples25 in Chandrapur district
Churches3 in Chandrapur district
Mosques6 in Chandrapur district
Other places of worship13 in Chandrapur district
Transport129 in Chandrapur district
Agriculture services2 in Chandrapur district
Community places38 in Chandrapur district
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People often ask about Kharkada
Where is Kharkada located?
Kharkada is a village in Chimur taluka of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.
Which district is Kharkada in?
Kharkada is in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra.
How is Kharkada written in the local script?
Kharkada is written खरकाडा.
What is the pincode of Kharkada?
The pincode of Kharkada, Chimur, Chandrapur is 442903.
What is the population of Kharkada?
As per the 2011 Census, Kharkada had a population of 342 (180 males and 162 females).
How many households are there in Kharkada?
Kharkada had 80 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Kharkada?
Kharkada covers about 321 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Kharkada?
The literacy rate of Kharkada was 73.2% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Kharkada?
Kharkada had 900 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kharkada in?
Kharkada is in the Gadchiroli - Chimur Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Kharkada?
Dr. Kirsan Namdeo (Indian National Congress) won the Gadchiroli - Chimur Lok Sabha seat, which includes Kharkada, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Kharkada in?
Kharkada is in the Chimur assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Kharkada?
Banti Bhangdiya (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Chimur assembly seat, which includes Kharkada, in 2024.
Which development block is Kharkada in?
Kharkada is in the Chimur (चिमूर) development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Kharkada?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kharkada is 540545 and its Census 2011 village code is 540545.
Which villages are near Kharkada?
Villages near Kharkada include Chikhalapar (1.5 km), Karghata (2.0 km), Pimpalneri (2.2 km), Umari Butti (2.7 km), Malewada (3.0 km).
What is the population of Kharkada in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Kharkada's Census 2011 population of 342 by Maharashtra's official RGI projection (+15.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 390 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Kharkada?
The sarpanch of Kharkada has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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What do you need to find near Kharkada?
- Hospital
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Rainfall at this location — reanalysis estimate (~28 km grid), not a rain-gauge reading
Last 30 days (6 Oct 2026 – 4 Nov 2026): 12.6 mm. A comparison with the long-term average for these days isn't computed yet; IMD's monthly normal for the district is below.
Long-term district average for November: 9.9 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Chandrapur district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 10 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton · Desi | APMC Varora | 8,825 | 9,010 | 8,900 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Paddy(Common) | APMC Savali | 3,900 | 4,100 | 4,020 | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Cabbage | Chandrapur(Ganjwad) | 400 | 800 | 600 | 7 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower | Chandrapur(Ganjwad) | 1,000 | 2,000 | 1,500 | 7 Nov 2026 |
| Coriander(Leaves) | Chandrapur(Ganjwad) | 2,000 | 4,000 | 3,000 | 7 Nov 2026 |
| Cotton | APMC Bhadrawati | 8,050 | 8,825 | 8,437 | 7 Nov 2026 |
| Ginger(Green) | Chandrapur(Ganjwad) | 7,500 | 7,500 | 7,500 | 7 Nov 2026 |
| Green Chilli | Chandrapur(Ganjwad) | 1,500 | 3,000 | 2,000 | 7 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Kharkada's shops. Best mandi price near Kharkada →
Official dataAgmarknet, 10 Nov 2026