Charipora - Shangus, Anantnag
Charipora is a village situated in the Shangus tehsil of Anantnag district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shangus and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Anantnag. Chairpora serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Charipora village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Charipora is 003753. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.4 hectares and falls under the 192201 pincode. Shangus is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Charipora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Charipora
According to the 2011 Census, Charipora village had a total population of 2,754 people, including 1,386 males and 1,368 females, living in 440 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.20%, with male literacy at 71.88% and female literacy at 52.44%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 602.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,754 | 1,386 | 1,368 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 651 | 330 | 321 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 602 | 288 | 314 |
| Literate Population | 1,308 | 759 | 549 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,446 | 627 | 819 |
Nearby Villages of Charipora
Charipora 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 Charipora
Charipora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shangus to Charipora is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anantnag to Charipora is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Charipora
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Charipora village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Charipora
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Charipora village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Charipora
Where is Charipora located?
Charipora village is located in Shangus Tehsil, Anantnag district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Charipora?
The Halqa Panchayat of Charipora is Chairpora.
What is the pincode of Charipora?
The pincode of Charipora is 192201.
What is the population of Charipora?
Charipora had a total population of 2,754, including 1,386 males and 1,368 females.
How many households are there in Charipora?
Charipora had 440 households.
What is the literacy rate in Charipora?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Charipora was 62.20%. Male literacy was 71.88% and female literacy was 52.44%.