Charel - Jamkandorna, Rajkot
Charel is a village situated in the Jamkandorna taluka of Rajkot district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamkandorna and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Rajkot. Charel village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Charel is 513292. The village covers a total geographical area of 1960.83 hectares and falls under the 360452 pincode. Dhoraji is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.
Charel village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jetpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Porbandar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Charel
As per Census 2011, Charel village has a total population of 1,865 people, consisting of 945 males and 920 females. The village has 304 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 285 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,173 literate and 692 illiterate residents. Additionally, 170 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Charel are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,865 | 945 | 920 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 285 | 147 | 138 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 170 | 90 | 80 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Literate Population | 1,173 | 643 | 530 |
| Illiterate Population | 692 | 302 | 390 |
Nearby Villages of Charel
Charel 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 Charel
Charel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 Dhoraji to Charel is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rajkot to Charel is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Charel
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Charel village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Charel
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Charel village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Charel
Where is Charel located?
Charel village is located in Jamkandorna Taluka, Rajkot district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Charel?
Charel is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Charel?
The pincode of Charel is 360452.
What is the population of Charel?
Charel has a total population of 1,865, including 945 males and 920 females.
How many households are there in Charel?
There are 304 households in Charel.
What is the literacy rate in Charel?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Charel is 62.90%. Male literacy is 68.04% and female literacy is 57.61%.