Charaura - Anupshahr, Bulandshahr

Charaura is a village situated in the Anupshahr tehsil of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anupshahr and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Bulandshahr. Charaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Charaura is 121046. The village covers a total geographical area of 345.61 hectares and falls under the 203394 pincode. Jahangirabad is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Charaura

As per Census 2011, Charaura village has a total population of 3,397 people, consisting of 1,773 males and 1,624 females. The village has 580 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 514 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,103 literate and 1,294 illiterate residents. Additionally, 782 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,3971,7731,624
Child Population (0–6 yrs)514288226
Scheduled Castes (SC)782417365
Literate Population2,1031,234869
Illiterate Population1,294539755

Nearby Villages of Charaura

Charaura 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)
JatpuraSouth-East1.70 km
LachhoiSouth-West1.88 km
BarhpuraNorth-East2.10 km
Pauta BadshahpurNorth-East2.29 km
KhadanaNorth-West2.51 km
DulkharaNorth-West2.71 km
KhanodaEast2.87 km
Gangabas PaharaSouth-West3.07 km
SihlinagarNorth-East3.43 km
BhagawantpurNorth3.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Charaura

Charaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajghat Narora, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jahangirabad to Charaura is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bulandshahr to Charaura is about 38 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 Charaura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Charaura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Charaura

Where is Charaura located?

Charaura village is located in Anupshahr Tehsil, Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Charaura?

Charaura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Charaura?

The pincode of Charaura is 203394.

What is the population of Charaura?

Charaura has a total population of 3,397, including 1,773 males and 1,624 females.

How many households are there in Charaura?

There are 580 households in Charaura.

What is the literacy rate in Charaura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Charaura is 61.91%. Male literacy is 69.60% and female literacy is 53.51%.