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 Grama 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
According to the 2011 Census, Challoor village had a total population of 5,429 people, including 2,734 males and 2,695 females, living in 1,403 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.26%, with male literacy at 71.49% and female literacy at 53.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 985, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 49.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| 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 Grama Panchayat of Challoor?
The Grama Panchayat of Challoor is Challur.
What is the pincode of Challoor?
The pincode of Challoor is 505505.
What is the population of Challoor?
Challoor had a total population of 5,429, including 2,734 males and 2,695 females.
How many households are there in Challoor?
Challoor had 1,403 households.
What is the literacy rate in Challoor?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Challoor was 62.26%. Male literacy was 71.49% and female literacy was 53.03%.