Charratangar - Gharghoda, Raigarh

Charratangar is a village situated in the Gharghoda tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gharghoda and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Charratangar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Charratangar is 434694. The village covers a total geographical area of 1863.33 hectares and falls under the 496111 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Charratangar

According to the 2011 Census, Charratangar village had a total population of 2,001 people, including 1,013 males and 988 females, living in 513 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.79%, with male literacy at 80.05% and female literacy at 57.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,715.

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

Nearby Villages of Charratangar

Charratangar 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 Charratangar

Charratangar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Charratangar is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Charratangar is about 30 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 Charratangar

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

Health Facilities in Charratangar

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

FAQs about Charratangar