Charan

Charan is a village located in Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Shahuwadi (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Charan village is also a gram panchayat.

Charan has its own place in the vibrant Kolhapur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Charan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Charan is 567097. The village spans a total geographical area of 765.37 hectares. Malkapur is nearest town to Charan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

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Population of Charan

Below is a concise population overview of Charan as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,930 1,548 1,382
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 318 178 140
Scheduled Castes (SC) 384 191 193
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 2,078 1,144 934
Illiterate Population 852 404 448

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Charan village:

  • The total population of Charan village is around 2,930, including approximately 1,548 males and 1,382 females, with a sex ratio of 892 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 318 children aged 0–6 years in Charan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Charan village has 384 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Charan village is about 70.92%, with male literacy at 73.90% and female literacy at 67.58%.
  • There are around 623 households in Charan village.

Connectivity of Charan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Charan. As per the 2011 stats, Charan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

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

Nearby Villages of Charan

Knowing the nearby villages of Charan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Charan.

Thamakewadi Wadicharan Sarud Thergaon Saidapur Bhadale Shittur Tarf Malkapur Sonavade Bambavade Donoli Khutalwadi

Frequently Asked Questions about Charan

Where is Charan located?
Charan village is situated in Shahuwadi Tehsil, within the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Charan?
Charan serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Charan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Charan is 2,930, with 1,548 males and 1,382 females.
How many households are there in Charan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Charan village has a total of 623 households.
What is the literacy rate in Charan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Charan is 70.92%. The male literacy rate is 73.90%, while the female literacy rate is 67.58%.