Charkhura Kalan - Pandariya, Kabeerdham

Charkhura Kalan is a village situated in the Pandariya tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandariya and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Charkhura Kala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Charkhura Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Charkhura Kalan is 439919. The village covers a total geographical area of 460.65 hectares and falls under the 491559 pincode. Pandariya is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Charkhura Kalan

As per Census 2011, Charkhura Kalan village has a total population of 1,157 people, consisting of 580 males and 577 females. The village has 270 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 223 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 553 literate and 604 illiterate residents. Additionally, 253 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 242 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Charkhura Kalan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,157580577
Child Population (0–6 yrs)223114109
Scheduled Castes (SC)253121132
Scheduled Tribes (ST)242116126
Literate Population553337216
Illiterate Population604243361

Nearby Villages of Charkhura Kalan

Charkhura Kalan 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AchanakpurWest1.72 km
Nawagaon KalanSouth-East2.11 km
Gandai KalanSouth2.19 km
KabratolaNorth2.23 km
Saraipatera KalanNorth-East2.44 km
Gandai KhurdSouth-West2.49 km
BoirkachharaWest2.78 km
BhalpahariNorth-West3.36 km
MahaliNorth3.40 km
KharhattaSouth3.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Charkhura Kalan

Charkhura Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandariya to Charkhura Kalan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Charkhura Kalan is about 27 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 Charkhura Kalan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Charkhura Kalan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Charkhura Kalan

Where is Charkhura Kalan located?

Charkhura Kalan village is located in Pandariya Tehsil, Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Charkhura Kalan?

The Gram Panchayat of Charkhura Kalan is Charkhura Kala.

What is the pincode of Charkhura Kalan?

The pincode of Charkhura Kalan is 491559.

What is the population of Charkhura Kalan?

Charkhura Kalan has a total population of 1,157, including 580 males and 577 females.

How many households are there in Charkhura Kalan?

There are 270 households in Charkhura Kalan.

What is the literacy rate in Charkhura Kalan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Charkhura Kalan is 47.80%. Male literacy is 58.10% and female literacy is 37.44%.