Charua - Khirkiya, Harda

Charua is a village situated in the Khirkiya tehsil of Harda district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khirkiya and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Harda. Charuwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Charua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Charua is 486583. The village covers a total geographical area of 27 hectares and falls under the 461441 pincode. Khirkiya is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Charua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Harda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Betul Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Charua

According to the 2011 Census, Charua village had a total population of 3,451 people, including 1,795 males and 1,656 females, living in 753 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.18%, with male literacy at 88.63% and female literacy at 75.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 762, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 179.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Charua

Charua 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 Charua

Charua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Charua.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khirkiya to Charua is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Harda to Charua is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Charua

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

Health Facilities in Charua

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

FAQs about Charua