Charakada - Nokha, Bikaner

Charakada is a village situated in the Nokha tehsil of Bikaner district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokha and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Bikaner. Charkara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Charakada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Charakada is 069691. The village covers a total geographical area of 6920.82 hectares and falls under the 334803 pincode. Nokha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Charakada

According to the 2011 Census, Charakada village had a total population of 5,721 people, including 2,984 males and 2,737 females, living in 900 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.55%, with male literacy at 74.84% and female literacy at 43.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,969, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Charakada

Charakada 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 Charakada

Charakada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chilo, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nokha to Charakada is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bikaner to Charakada is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Charakada

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

Health Facilities in Charakada

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

FAQs about Charakada