Charkhar Village Overview
Charkhar is a village in Bharatpur tehsil of Koriya district, Chhattisgarh. It lies about 22 km from Janakpur tehsil headquarters and around 162 km from Baikunthpur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Belgaon is the Gram Panchayat for Charkhar village.
The sections below provide essential information about Charkhar village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Charkhar is 431212. The village covers a geographical area of 203.02 hectares and has a pincode of 497339. Sidhi is the nearest town, located about 77 km away.
Location Map of Charkhar
Population & Demographics of Charkhar
This section provides population and demographic details of Charkhar village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 639 | 316 | 323 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 86 | 44 | 42 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 99 | 43 | 56 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 539 | 272 | 267 |
| Literate Population | 288 | 177 | 111 |
| Illiterate Population | 351 | 139 | 212 |
Key population details of Charkhar village are given below:
- Charkhar village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 639, including approximately 316 males and 323 females, with a sex ratio of 1022 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 99 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 539 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Charkhar village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 45.07%.
- There are around 196 households in Charkhar village.
Transport & Connectivity of Charkhar
Transport facilities help residents of Charkhar village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a 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 Charkhar
The following villages are located close to Charkhar and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Charkhar
- Where is Charkhar located?
- Charkhar village is located in Bharatpur Tehsil, Koriya district, Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Charkhar?
- The Gram Panchayat of Charkhar is Belgaon (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Charkhar?
- The pincode of Charkhar is 497339.
- What is the population of Charkhar?
- Charkhar has a total population of 639, including 316 males and 323 females.
- How many households are there in Charkhar?
- There are 196 households in Charkhar.
- What is the literacy rate in Charkhar?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Charkhar is 45.07%. Male literacy is 56.01% and female literacy is 34.37%.