Cherwa

Block / Subdivision Gawan
District Giridih
State Jharkhand

About Cherwa

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Cherwa village is 350197. Cherwa village is located in Gawan subdivision of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Gawan (tehsildar office) and 86km away from district headquarter Giridih. As per 2009 stats, Sairuwa is the gram panchayat of Cherwa village.

The total geographical area of village is 321.86 hectares. Cherwa has a total population of 2,546 peoples, out of which male population is 1,267 while female population is 1,279. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1009 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of cherwa village is 37.59% out of which 51.70% males and 23.61% females are literate. There are about 397 houses in cherwa village. Pincode of cherwa village locality is 815313.

When it comes to administration, Cherwa 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, Cherwa village comes under Dhanwar Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency. Giridih is nearest town to cherwa village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Cherwa

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,546 1,267 1,279
Literate Population 957 655 302
Illiterate Population 1,589 612 977

Connectivity of Cherwa

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

Nearby Villages of Cherwa

Frequently Asked Questions about Cherwa

Where is Cherwa located?

Cherwa village is situated in Gawan Subdivision, within the Giridih district of Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Cherwa?

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

What is the pincode of Cherwa?

The pincode of Cherwa is 815313, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Cherwa is 2,546, with 1,267 males and 1,279 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Cherwa village has a total of 397 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Cherwa is 37.59%. The male literacy rate is 51.70%, while the female literacy rate is 23.61%.