Country India District Sirsa Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Elevation 188 m | State Haryana Tehsils Rania PIN 125076 Population 7,941 (2001) | |
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Kharian (Hindi: खारिया), is one of the major villages situated in Sirsa district, Haryana. It is situated 14 km away from national highway 10(NH-10). Politically, it is an important area for Indian National Lok Dal. The main source of economic growth is agriculture supported by a number of canals flowing through the village.
Contents
- Map of Kharian Haryana 125076
- Demographics
- Geography
- Climate
- Religions and Communities
- Location
- Schools and teaching institutions
- Shop
- Dairy
- Banks
- Gas Agency
- References
Map of Kharian, Haryana 125076
However, Gram Panchayat Kharian also received a cheque for Rs 10 lakh as prize money for carrying out outstanding development work in the village. The prize was given by Om Prakash Chautala to the former Sarpanch, Ram Kumar Nain.
Demographics
As of 2014 India census Kharian had a population of 16000. Male population was 8,239 and female population was 7,761.
Saraiki and Hindi are spoken and understood by the majority of people.
Geography
The location of Kharian is 29.61°N 74.85°E / 29.61; 74.85. It has an average elevation of 188 metres (620 feet).
Climate
Kharian can be classified as tropical desert, arid and hot; which is mainly dry with very hot summers and cold winters except during monsoon season when moist air of oceanic origin penetrate into the district. There are four seasons in a year. The hot weather season starts from mid March until the last week of June, followed by the south- west monsoon which lasts until September. The transition period from September to October forms the post-monsoon season. The winter season starts late in November and remains up to the first week of March.
Religions and Communities
Kharian is place of a number of communities including Jaat, Bhatiwal, Mehta, Nai, and Meghwal. About 80% of the population are Jaats the majority consisting of Nain ,Niol,Kasnia, Poonia and Bhadu.
Most of the people follow Hindu religion but also some follow the ethic group Radha Soami Satsang Beas
There is famous Temple of saint BABA MUNGANATH,BABA RAMDEV JI & Bajrang Bali Temple There is also a branch centre of Radha Soami Satsang Beas.
Location
Kharian is situated at a distance of 25 kilometers from Sirsa. Kharian is well connected with nearby villages and cities like Hisar by regular bus service run by the Haryana Roadways
Schools and teaching institutions
Shop
Solanki Photostat & Lamination Kharian
Main Bus Stand Kharian