Kharhua Village
Kharhua is a revenue village in Gidhaur block, Jamui district, Bihar. It had a population of 911 in 163 households (Census 2011).
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911 souls. 163 homes.
Gidhaur block, Jamui district, Bihar.
Kharhua today
- Bitter gourd₹2,200Sikandara APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Mustard₹6,000Sikandara APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Onion₹4,200Sikandara APMC · 13 Nov 2026
Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Kharhua (खाढ़ुआ), Gidhaur block, Jamui!
Chhath Puja 2026 in Kharhua
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Kharhua at a glance
A small village by the standards of Gidhaur block, Kharhua ranked 18th of 20 by population, with 911 people in 163 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 61.9%, above Jamui district's 58.4% (Gidhaur block: 63.5%), while the sex ratio was 938 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 923. It falls under Kolhua gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 811305. The village covers 72 hectares — about 0.72 km², or roughly 1,265 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Sikandra assembly constituency and the Jamui Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Gidhor Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 1 self-help group with 11 members (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
- Height
- about 72 m above sea level At Kharhua's map point, from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 surface model (~90 m cells). Copernicus DEM GLO-90 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA.
Gram panchayat
Kharhua is in the Kolhua (कोल्हुआ) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Kolhua
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Kharhua compares
By population, Kharhua ranks #18 of 20 inhabited villages in Gidhaur block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Kharhua ranks
| Ranked by | Kharhua | In Jamui district | In Bihar | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 911 | 478 of 1,324 | 25,776 of 39,073 (tied)above 34% | 570 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 163 | 469 of 1,324 | 25,074 of 39,073 (tied)above 36% | 101 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 61.9% | 448 of 1,324 | 19,366 of 39,071 (tied)above 50% | 55.6% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 938 per 1,000 males | 568 of 1,324 (tied) | 14,282 of 39,052 (tied)above 63% | 925 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.59 per household | 733 of 1,324 (tied) | 20,338 of 39,073 (tied)above 48% | 5.70 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 1,265.3 per km² | 207 of 1,322 | 15,215 of 38,451 (tied)above 60% | 518.0 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 40.5% | 883 of 1,324 (tied) | 10,219 of 39,073 (tied)above 74% | 46.0% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Kharhua
In Jamui district
- Tola KandualbarSono, Jamui1,071 people · 63.0% literate · 947 per 1,000 · 5.38 per householdCompare →
- Tola KeluadihChakai, Jamui823 people · 58.9% literate · 960 per 1,000 · 5.52 per householdCompare →
- DihriIslamnagar Aliganj, Jamui1,018 people · 58.2% literate · 958 per 1,000 · 5.62 per householdCompare →
- Tola JogidihChakai, Jamui812 people · 65.9% literate · 933 per 1,000 · 5.76 per householdCompare →
- Tola SiramandihChakai, Jamui958 people · 64.7% literate · 912 per 1,000 · 5.47 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Bihar
- DaulatpurDaudnagar, Aurangabad944 people · 61.2% literate · 934 per 1,000 · 5.55 per householdCompare →
- PipraTaraiya, Saran913 people · 61.0% literate · 934 per 1,000 · 5.64 per householdCompare →
- DadpurHulasganj, Jehanabad885 people · 63.1% literate · 945 per 1,000 · 5.60 per householdCompare →
- KasmaraRoh, Nawada880 people · 61.0% literate · 930 per 1,000 · 5.68 per householdCompare →
- Puraina ChoubeChanpatia, Pashchim Champaran854 people · 60.8% literate · 932 per 1,000 · 5.51 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Kharhua 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 Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 811305
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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 × Bihar's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+27.1%), 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
- 911Census 2011
- Male / female
- 470 / 441
- Households
- 163
- People per home
- 5.6
- Literacy rate
- 61.9%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 369
- Work participation
- 40.5%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Kharhua on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 50 km, from nearby reference points — not the exact site of Kharhua. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Kharhua · 24.9404° N, 85.8326° E
Electoral profile
Placed from Kharhua's map location inside the constituency boundary. 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, Bihar Assembly 2025 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Write a postNearest services to Kharhua
The closest bank, ATM, post office, petrol pump, hospital and school, by straight-line distance from Kharhua's map point (road distance is longer).
- Bank branchNone within 25 km
- ATMNone within 25 km
- Post officeKaitha Branch Post Office · 4.9 km (straight line) · PIN 811301 · India Post (as of 2026-09-01)
- Petrol pumpNone within 25 km
- Hospital / PHCSubCentre, Arha · 530 m (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- SchoolNone within 25 km
Health & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Kharhua
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
- SubCentre, Arha · Primary health centre550 m away · OpenStreetMap · 2026-10-23
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Essential services & places near Kharhua
Hospitals, schools, banks, offices and other public places from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line from Kharhua's map point, not road distance.
Banks, ATMs & post offices238 in Jamui district
Post office · 4.9 km away (straight line)
- Kolhana Branch Post Office
Post office · 6.5 km away (straight line)
Post office · 9.6 km away (straight line)
Hospitals & clinics218 in Jamui district
Primary / community health centre · 530 m away (straight line)
Arha
- SubCentre, Kharsari
Primary / community health centre · 2.5 km away (straight line)
Kharsari
Primary / community health centre · 2.5 km away (straight line)
Chandardip
Colleges & universities
College · 22 km away (straight line)
Sheikhpura
- Ajatshatru Residence
University · 42 km away (straight line)
Revenue & panchayat offices
- District Collectorate
District Collectorate · 90 km away (straight line)
Government offices
- Nalanda district court
Court · 43 km away (straight line)
Garhpar chauraha, biharsharif
Other places of worship1 in Jamui district
Transport10 in Jamui district
- Dergaon Halt
Railway station · 18 km away (straight line)
- Kashi Chak
Railway station · 18 km away (straight line)
- Kusumha Bihar
Railway station · 19 km away (straight line)
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People often ask about Kharhua
Where is Kharhua located?
Kharhua is a village in Gidhaur block of Jamui district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Kharhua in?
Kharhua is in Jamui district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Kharhua belong to?
Kharhua comes under the Kolhua gram panchayat.
How is Kharhua written in the local script?
Kharhua is written खाढ़ुआ.
What is the pincode of Kharhua?
The pincode of Kharhua, Gidhaur, Jamui is 811305.
What is the population of Kharhua?
As per the 2011 Census, Kharhua had a population of 911 (470 males and 441 females).
How many households are there in Kharhua?
Kharhua had 163 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Kharhua?
Kharhua covers about 72 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Kharhua?
The literacy rate of Kharhua was 61.9% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Kharhua?
Kharhua had 938 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kharhua in?
Kharhua is in the Jamui Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Kharhua?
Arun Bharti (Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)) won the Jamui Lok Sabha seat, which includes Kharhua, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Kharhua in?
Kharhua is in the Sikandra assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Kharhua?
Praphull Kumar Manjhi (Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular)) won the Sikandra assembly seat, which includes Kharhua, in 2025.
Which development block is Kharhua in?
Kharhua is in the Gidhor development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Kharhua?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kharhua is 259071 and its Census 2011 village code is 259071.
Which villages are near Kharhua?
Villages near Kharhua include Arha (within ~50 km), Ariari (within ~50 km), Kawakol (within ~50 km), Roh (within ~50 km), Chewara (within ~50 km).
What is the population of Kharhua in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Kharhua's Census 2011 population of 911 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 1,160 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Kharhua?
The sarpanch of Kharhua 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, record as of 2026-10-21
- 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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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 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.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 9 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Jamui district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Sikandara APMC | 2,200 | 2,300 | 2,200 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Mustard · Big 100 Kg | Sikandara APMC | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Onion · 1st Sort | Sikandara APMC | 4,200 | 4,200 | 4,200 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Potato · Red Nanital | Sikandara APMC | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Jamui APMC | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower · African Sarson | Jamui APMC | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Potato · Jyoti | Jamui APMC | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,100 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Tomato · Deshi | Jamui APMC | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 12 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 Kharhua's shops. Best mandi price near Kharhua →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (nearby reference points).
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