Charen

Block / Tehsil Shimla Rural
District Shimla

About Charen

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Charen village is 024721. Charen village is located in Shimla Rural tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 30km away from Shimla, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Charen village. As per 2009 stats, Baldehan is the gram panchayat of Charen village.

The total geographical area of village is 44 hectares. Charen has a total population of 91 peoples, out of which male population is 45 while female population is 46. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1022 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of charen village is 80.22% out of which 84.44% males and 76.09% females are literate. There are about 15 houses in charen village. Pincode of charen village locality is 171301.

When it comes to administration, Charen village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Charen village comes under Shimla Rural Vidhan Sabha constituency & Shimla Lok Sabha constituency. Seoni is nearest town to charen village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Charen

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 91 45 46
Literate Population 73 38 35
Illiterate Population 18 7 11

Connectivity of Charen

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Charen

Frequently Asked Questions about Charen

Where is Charen located?

Charen village is situated in Shimla Rural Tehsil, within the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Charen?

The Gram Panchayat of Charen is Baldehan (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Charen?

The pincode of Charen is 171301, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Charen as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Charen is 91, with 45 males and 46 females.

How many households are there in Charen as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Charen village has a total of 15 households.

What is the literacy rate in Charen as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Charen is 80.22%. The male literacy rate is 84.44%, while the female literacy rate is 76.09%.