Chankher Village Overview
Chankher is a village in Mandal tehsil of Bhilwara district, Rajasthan. It lies about 35 km from Mandal tehsil headquarters and around 49 km from Bhilwara district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Chankhed is the Gram Panchayat for Chankher village.
The sections below provide essential information about Chankher village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chankher is 095262. The village covers a geographical area of 1068 hectares and has a pincode of 311404. Bhilwara is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.
Location Map of Chankher
Population & Demographics of Chankher
This section provides population and demographic details of Chankher village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,314 | 660 | 654 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 187 | 95 | 92 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 203 | 97 | 106 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 680 | 412 | 268 |
| Illiterate Population | 634 | 248 | 386 |
Key population details of Chankher village are given below:
- Chankher village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,314, including approximately 660 males and 654 females, with a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 203 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 7 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Chankher village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 51.75%.
- There are around 266 households in Chankher village.
Transport & Connectivity of Chankher
Transport facilities help residents of Chankher village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Chankher
The following villages are located close to Chankher and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chankher
- Where is Chankher located?
- Chankher village is located in Mandal Tehsil, Bhilwara district, Rajasthan, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Chankher?
- The Gram Panchayat of Chankher is Chankhed (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Chankher?
- The pincode of Chankher is 311404.
- What is the population of Chankher?
- Chankher has a total population of 1,314, including 660 males and 654 females.
- How many households are there in Chankher?
- There are 266 households in Chankher.
- What is the literacy rate in Chankher?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chankher is 51.75%. Male literacy is 62.42% and female literacy is 40.98%.