Char - Keshod, Junagadh

Char is a village situated in the Keshod taluka of Junagadh district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Keshod and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Junagadh. Char village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Char is 514761. The village covers a total geographical area of 1103.8 hectares and falls under the 362220 pincode. Keshod is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Char

According to the 2011 Census, Char village had a total population of 2,739 people, including 1,389 males and 1,350 females, living in 547 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.21%, with male literacy at 84.51% and female literacy at 63.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 169, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 361.

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

Nearby Villages of Char

Char 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 Char

Char is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Char.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Keshod to Char is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Junagadh to Char is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Char

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

Health Facilities in Char

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

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