Chark

Chark is a village located in Ludhiana West tehsil of Ludhiana district in Punjab, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Ludhiana (west) (tehsildar office) and 14km away from district headquarter Ludhiana. As per 2009 stats, Chahar is the gram panchayat of Chark village.

Here you can discover what makes Chark unique in its vibrant Ludhiana West-Ludhiana region. You’ll see Chark’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chark

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chark is 033640. The village spans a total geographical area of 149 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 141008. Ludhiana is nearest town to Chark village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chark village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gill Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ludhiana Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chark

Population of Chark

According to the 2011 Census, Chark has a total population of about 1,161, with approximately 594 males and 567 females. The sex ratio is around 954 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 126 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 499 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 48.66%, with male literacy at about 56.23% and female literacy near 40.74%. There are around 240 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chark's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chark

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

Nearby Villages of Chark

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chark