Challoor - Veenavanka, Karimnagar
Challoor is a village situated in the Veenavanka mandal of Karimnagar district, Telangana. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Veenavanka and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Karimnagar. Challur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Challoor village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Challoor is 572531. The village covers a total geographical area of 1695 hectares and falls under the 505505 pincode. Karimnagar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Challoor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Challoor
As per Census 2011, Challoor village has a total population of 5,429 people, consisting of 2,734 males and 2,695 females. The village has 1,403 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 511 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,062 literate and 2,367 illiterate residents. Additionally, 985 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 49 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Challoor are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,429 | 2,734 | 2,695 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 511 | 275 | 236 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 985 | 516 | 469 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 49 | 25 | 24 |
| Literate Population | 3,062 | 1,758 | 1,304 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,367 | 976 | 1,391 |
Nearby Villages of Challoor
Challoor is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Challoor
Challoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karimnagar to Challoor is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karimnagar to Challoor is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Challoor
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Challoor village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Challoor
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Challoor village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Challoor
Where is Challoor located?
Challoor village is located in Veenavanka Mandal, Karimnagar district, Telangana, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Challoor?
The Gram Panchayat of Challoor is Challur.
What is the pincode of Challoor?
The pincode of Challoor is 505505.
What is the population of Challoor?
Challoor has a total population of 5,429, including 2,734 males and 2,695 females.
How many households are there in Challoor?
There are 1,403 households in Challoor.
What is the literacy rate in Challoor?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Challoor is 56.40%. Male literacy is 64.30% and female literacy is 48.39%.