Charkupa - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Charkupa is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Chobara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Charkupa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Charkupa is 253170. The village covers a total geographical area of 229 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Charkupa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rafiganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Charkupa

As per Census 2011, Charkupa village has a total population of 1,878 people, consisting of 970 males and 908 females. The village has 348 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 274 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,094 literate and 784 illiterate residents. Additionally, 632 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Charkupa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Charkupa

Charkupa is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Charkupa

Charkupa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Charkupa is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Charkupa is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Charkupa

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Charkupa village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Charkupa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Charkupa village are given below:

FAQs about Charkupa