Chanho - Karra, Khunti

Chanho is a village situated in the Karra subdivision of Khunti district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karra and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Khunti. Limra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chanho village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chanho is 374706. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.9 hectares and falls under the 835210 pincode.

Chanho village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chanho

As per Census 2011, Chanho village has a total population of 306 people, consisting of 164 males and 142 females. The village has 60 households and a sex ratio of 865 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 133 literate and 173 illiterate residents. Additionally, 304 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chanho are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population306164142
Child Population (0–6 yrs)462620
Scheduled Tribes (ST)304164140
Literate Population1338746
Illiterate Population1737796

Nearby Villages of Chanho

Chanho is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChiddiNorth1.07 km
ManmaniSouth-East1.32 km
MaladonNorth-East1.40 km
DeswaliSouth-West1.75 km
HutubNorth-West1.98 km
KajurdaSouth2.08 km
JariNorth-East2.27 km
KonahapaNorth2.48 km
JaguEast2.67 km
Gara ToliWest2.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chanho

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chanho. The nearest railway station is Govindpur Road, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Khunti to Chanho is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chanho

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chanho village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Chanho

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chanho village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chanho

Where is Chanho located?

Chanho village is located in Karra Subdivision, Khunti district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chanho?

The Gram Panchayat of Chanho is Limra.

What is the pincode of Chanho?

The pincode of Chanho is 835210.

What is the population of Chanho?

Chanho has a total population of 306, including 164 males and 142 females.

How many households are there in Chanho?

There are 60 households in Chanho.

What is the literacy rate in Chanho?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chanho is 43.46%. Male literacy is 53.05% and female literacy is 32.39%.