Charihara - Mashrakh, Saran

Charihara is a village situated in the Mashrakh subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mashrakh and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Bangra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Charihara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Charihara is 232833. The village covers a total geographical area of 163 hectares and falls under the 841417 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Charihara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Charihara

According to the 2011 Census, Charihara village had a total population of 2,316 people, including 1,165 males and 1,151 females, living in 349 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.74%, with male literacy at 79.55% and female literacy at 61.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Charihara

Charihara 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 Charihara

Charihara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Masrakh, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Charihara is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Charihara is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Charihara

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

Health Facilities in Charihara

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

FAQs about Charihara