Juna Charkha - Dhari, Amreli
Juna Charkha is a village situated in the Dhari taluka of Amreli district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhari and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Amreli. Juna Charkha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Juna Charkha is 515678. The village covers a total geographical area of 1137.4 hectares and falls under the 365630 pincode. Chalala is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.
Juna Charkha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Amreli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Juna Charkha
As per Census 2011, Juna Charkha village has a total population of 422 people, consisting of 229 males and 193 females. The village has 91 households and a sex ratio of 842 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 230 literate and 192 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Juna Charkha are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 422 | 229 | 193 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 49 | 31 | 18 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 230 | 143 | 87 |
| Illiterate Population | 192 | 86 | 106 |
Nearby Villages of Juna Charkha
Juna Charkha is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Juna Charkha
Juna Charkha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. Juna Charkha has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chalala to Juna Charkha is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amreli to Juna Charkha 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 Juna Charkha
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Juna Charkha village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Juna Charkha
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Juna Charkha village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Juna Charkha
Where is Juna Charkha located?
Juna Charkha village is located in Dhari Taluka, Amreli district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Juna Charkha?
Juna Charkha is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Juna Charkha?
The pincode of Juna Charkha is 365630.
What is the population of Juna Charkha?
Juna Charkha has a total population of 422, including 229 males and 193 females.
How many households are there in Juna Charkha?
There are 91 households in Juna Charkha.
What is the literacy rate in Juna Charkha?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Juna Charkha is 54.50%. Male literacy is 62.45% and female literacy is 45.08%.