Charanka - Santalpur, Patan
Charanka is a village situated in the Santalpur taluka of Patan district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Santalpur and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Patan. Charanka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Charanka is 508604. The village covers a total geographical area of 4097.9 hectares and falls under the 385350 pincode. Radhanpur is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.
Charanka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kankrej Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Patan Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Charanka
As per Census 2011, Charanka village has a total population of 1,233 people, consisting of 663 males and 570 females. The village has 242 households and a sex ratio of 859 females per 1,000 males. There are 247 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 576 literate and 657 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Charanka are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,233 | 663 | 570 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 247 | 134 | 113 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 576 | 377 | 199 |
| Illiterate Population | 657 | 286 | 371 |
Nearby Villages of Charanka
Charanka 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 Charanka
Public transport in the Charanka is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Radhanpur to Charanka is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Patan to Charanka is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Charanka
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Charanka village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Charanka
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Charanka village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Charanka
Where is Charanka located?
Charanka village is located in Santalpur Taluka, Patan district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Charanka?
Charanka is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Charanka?
The pincode of Charanka is 385350.
What is the population of Charanka?
Charanka has a total population of 1,233, including 663 males and 570 females.
How many households are there in Charanka?
There are 242 households in Charanka.
What is the literacy rate in Charanka?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Charanka is 46.72%. Male literacy is 56.86% and female literacy is 34.91%.