Charan - Shirala, Sangli

Charan is a village situated in the Shirala tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirala and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Charan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Charan is 568235. The village covers a total geographical area of 876.11 hectares and falls under the 415405 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Charan

As per Census 2011, Charan village has a total population of 3,306 people, consisting of 1,631 males and 1,675 females. The village has 743 households and a sex ratio of 1,026 females per 1,000 males. There are 353 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,320 literate and 986 illiterate residents. Additionally, 379 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Charan

Charan 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 Charan

Charan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shenoli, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Charan is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Charan is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Charan

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

Health Facilities in Charan

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

FAQs about Charan