Churkka - Gairatganj, Raisen

Churkka is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Ghana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Churkka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Churkka is 483972. The village covers a total geographical area of 457.09 hectares and falls under the 464884 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Churkka

According to the 2011 Census, Churkka village had a total population of 382 people, including 210 males and 172 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 819 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.52%, with male literacy at 82.63% and female literacy at 60.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Churkka

Churkka 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Churkka

Public transport in the Churkka is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sorai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Churkka is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Churkka is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Churkka

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

Health Facilities in Churkka

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

FAQs about Churkka