Charaniya - Jetpur, Rajkot
Charaniya is a village situated in the Jetpur taluka of Rajkot district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jetpur and around 94 km from the district headquarters in Rajkot. Charaniya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Charaniya is 513433. The village covers a total geographical area of 1801.22 hectares and falls under the 365480 pincode. Jetpur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.
Charaniya 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 Charaniya
As per Census 2011, Charaniya village has a total population of 2,808 people, consisting of 1,445 males and 1,363 females. The village has 590 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 268 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,776 literate and 1,032 illiterate residents. Additionally, 266 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Charaniya are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,808 | 1,445 | 1,363 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 268 | 150 | 118 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 266 | 136 | 130 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | - | 1 |
| Literate Population | 1,776 | 998 | 778 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,032 | 447 | 585 |
Nearby Villages of Charaniya
Charaniya 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 Charaniya
Charaniya 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 Jetpur to Charaniya is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajkot to Charaniya is about 94 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 Charaniya
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Charaniya village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Charaniya
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Charaniya 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 >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Charaniya
Where is Charaniya located?
Charaniya village is located in Jetpur Taluka, Rajkot district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Charaniya?
Charaniya is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Charaniya?
The pincode of Charaniya is 365480.
What is the population of Charaniya?
Charaniya has a total population of 2,808, including 1,445 males and 1,363 females.
How many households are there in Charaniya?
There are 590 households in Charaniya.
What is the literacy rate in Charaniya?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Charaniya is 63.25%. Male literacy is 69.07% and female literacy is 57.08%.