Chharla - Farsabahar, Jashpur

Chharla is a village situated in the Farsabahar tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Farsabahar and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Bansajhal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chharla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chharla is 434226. The village covers a total geographical area of 164.31 hectares and falls under the 496245 pincode. Kunkuri is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Chharla

According to the 2011 Census, Chharla village had a total population of 214 people, including 99 males and 115 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 1,162 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.19%, with male literacy at 65.48% and female literacy at 51.61%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 104.

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

Nearby Villages of Chharla

Chharla 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 Chharla

Chharla is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bamra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunkuri to Chharla is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Chharla is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chharla

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

Health Facilities in Chharla

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

FAQs about Chharla