Chera - Jalkot, Latur

Chera is a village situated in the Jalkot tehsil of Latur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalkot and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Latur. Chera village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chera is 560420. The village covers a total geographical area of 901.32 hectares and falls under the 413532 pincode. Udgir is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Chera

According to the 2011 Census, Chera village had a total population of 2,807 people, including 1,426 males and 1,381 females, living in 540 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.45%, with male literacy at 80.33% and female literacy at 62.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 517, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 394.

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

Nearby Villages of Chera

Chera 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 Chera

Chera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kumtha Khurd, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udgir to Chera is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Latur to Chera is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chera

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

Health Facilities in Chera

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

FAQs about Chera