Charouda - Chhura, Gariyaband

Charouda is a village situated in the Chhura tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Chhura and around 102 km from Raipur. Charoda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Charouda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Charouda is 445220. The village covers a total geographical area of 845.84 hectares and falls under the 493996 pincode. Chhura is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Charouda

According to the 2011 Census, Charouda village had a total population of 1,047 people, including 496 males and 551 females, living in 250 households. The sex ratio was 1,111 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.21%, with male literacy at 74.82% and female literacy at 54.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 828.

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

Nearby Villages of Charouda

Charouda 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 Charouda

Charouda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhura to Charouda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Charouda is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Charouda

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

Health Facilities in Charouda

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

FAQs about Charouda