Kharar, Ghatal

Kharar is a city and a municipality in Paschim Medinipur district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

Kharar
City
Kharar
Location in West Bengal, India
Kharar
Kharar (India)
Coordinates: 22.7°N 87.68°E / 22.7; 87.68
Country India
StateWest Bengal
DistrictPaschim Medinipur
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyKharar Municipality
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total12,118
Languages
 • OfficialBengali, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Websitepaschimmedinipur.gov.in

Economy

In ancient times, this area was known for its brass and bell utensils and as goldsmiths.

The principal crops are paddy and potato.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Kharar had a population of 11,580. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kharar has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 67%. In Kharar, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Education

There are two high school and more than ten primary schools in Kharar. The name of the high schools are - 1. Kharar Sri Aurobindo Vidyamandir. 2. Kharar S.k.h.hait Balika Vidyalaya. Ghatal Satabarsiki Mahavidyalaya and Chandrakona Vidyasagar Mahavidyalaya are two nearest college of Kharar.

References
  1. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.


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