Charkai

Charkai is a village located in Farasgaon tehsil of Bastar district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Farasgaon (tehsildar office) and 102km away from district headquarter Jagdalpur. As per 2009 stats, Charkai village is also a gram panchayat.

Charkai has its own place in the vibrant Bastar region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Charkai

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Charkai is 448953. The village spans a total geographical area of 653.67 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494229. Farasgaon is nearest town to Charkai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

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Population of Charkai

Below is a concise population overview of Charkai as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,064 512 552
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 153 83 70
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1,004 483 521
Literate Population 524 291 233
Illiterate Population 540 221 319

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Charkai village:

  • The total population of Charkai village is around 1,064, including approximately 512 males and 552 females, with a sex ratio of 1078 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 153 children aged 0–6 years in Charkai village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Charkai village has 1,004 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Charkai village is about 49.25%, with male literacy at 56.84% and female literacy at 42.21%.
  • There are around 220 households in Charkai village.

Connectivity of Charkai

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Charkai. As per the 2011 stats, Charkai had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Charkai

Knowing the nearby villages of Charkai helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Charkai.

Juganikalar Kulhadgaon Mohlai Chandabelgaon Chandagaon Bhandarseoni Sirpur Gumdi Bhandarwandi Kondabeda Alor

Frequently Asked Questions about Charkai

Where is Charkai located?
Charkai village is situated in Farasgaon Tehsil, within the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Charkai?
Charkai serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Charkai?
The pincode of Charkai is 494229, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Charkai as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Charkai is 1,064, with 512 males and 552 females.
How many households are there in Charkai as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Charkai village has a total of 220 households.
What is the literacy rate in Charkai as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Charkai is 49.25%. The male literacy rate is 56.84%, while the female literacy rate is 42.21%.