Charla - Sujangarh, Churu

Charla is a village situated in the Sujangarh tehsil of Churu district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sujangarh and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Churu. Charla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Charla is 070736. The village covers a total geographical area of 2670.5 hectares and falls under the 331517 pincode. Sujangarh is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Charla

As per Census 2011, Charla village has a total population of 2,843 people, consisting of 1,468 males and 1,375 females. The village has 480 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 580 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,175 literate and 1,668 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,110 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8431,4681,375
Child Population (0–6 yrs)580301279
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,110565545
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22-
Literate Population1,175748427
Illiterate Population1,668720948

Nearby Villages of Charla

Charla 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kodasar JatanNorth3.54 km
BaraSouth4.63 km
Kodasar BidawatanNorth4.95 km
GanoraEast5.07 km
SarothiyaSouth-West5.07 km
Dungras AthoonaEast5.17 km
MarothiyaSouth6.60 km
KasanSouth-East6.60 km
BaleraNorth-East6.68 km
VishwanathpuraSouth-East7.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Charla

Charla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ladnun, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sujangarh to Charla is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Churu to Charla is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Charla

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Charla

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Charla

Where is Charla located?

Charla village is located in Sujangarh Tehsil, Churu district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Charla?

Charla is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Charla?

The pincode of Charla is 331517.

What is the population of Charla?

Charla has a total population of 2,843, including 1,468 males and 1,375 females.

How many households are there in Charla?

There are 480 households in Charla.

What is the literacy rate in Charla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Charla is 41.33%. Male literacy is 50.95% and female literacy is 31.05%.