Charak

Charak is a village located in Pachhad tehsil of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 37km away from district headquarter Sarahan. Sarahan is the sub-district headquarter of Charak village. As per 2009 stats, Banah Dhinni is the gram panchayat of Charak village.

Here you can discover what makes Charak unique in its vibrant Pachhad-Sirmaur region. You’ll see Charak’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Charak

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Charak is 022924. The village spans a total geographical area of 150 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173024. Nahan is nearest town to Charak village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Charak village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Pachhad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Charak

Population of Charak

According to the 2011 Census, Charak has a total population of about 136, with approximately 69 males and 67 females. The sex ratio is around 971 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 13 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 44 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 78.68%, with male literacy at about 81.16% and female literacy near 76.12%. There are around 24 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Charak's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Charak

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Charak. As per the 2011 stats, Charak had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Charak

Knowing the nearby villages of Charak helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Charak.

Frequently Asked Questions about Charak