Charbana - Palasi, Araria
Charbana is a village situated in the Palasi subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palasi and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Deghli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Charbana village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Charbana is 222016. The village covers a total geographical area of 46.33 hectares and falls under the 854333 pincode. Araria is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Charbana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sikti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Araria Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Charbana
According to the 2011 Census, Charbana village had a total population of 1,309 people, including 659 males and 650 females, living in 285 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 31.05%, with male literacy at 36.19% and female literacy at 25.65%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,309 | 659 | 650 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 285 | 134 | 151 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 318 | 190 | 128 |
| Illiterate Population | 991 | 469 | 522 |
Nearby Villages of Charbana
Charbana is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Charbana
Public transport in the Charbana is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Araria to Charbana is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Charbana
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Charbana village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Charbana
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Charbana village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Charbana
Where is Charbana located?
Charbana village is located in Palasi Subdivision, Araria district, Bihar, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Charbana?
The Gram Panchayat of Charbana is Deghli.
What is the pincode of Charbana?
The pincode of Charbana is 854333.
What is the population of Charbana?
Charbana had a total population of 1,309, including 659 males and 650 females.
How many households are there in Charbana?
Charbana had 285 households.
What is the literacy rate in Charbana?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Charbana was 31.05%. Male literacy was 36.19% and female literacy was 25.65%.