Charera - Colonelganj, Gonda
Charera is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Gonda.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Charera is 174833. The village covers a total geographical area of 189.04 hectares and falls under the 271503 pincode. Jagtapur is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.
Charera is administered under an Urban Local Body. For political representation, the village falls under the Katra bazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kaiserganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Charera
As per Census 2011, Charera village has a total population of 1,447 people, consisting of 722 males and 725 females. The village has 247 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 271 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 677 literate and 770 illiterate residents. Additionally, 182 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Charera are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,447 | 722 | 725 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 271 | 142 | 129 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 182 | 81 | 101 |
| Literate Population | 677 | 401 | 276 |
| Illiterate Population | 770 | 321 | 449 |
Nearby Villages of Charera
Charera 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Panchupur | North-East | 1.12 km |
| Babupur | South-East | 1.35 km |
| Ranjeetpur | South | 1.76 km |
| Bangawan | North-West | 1.93 km |
| Shah Jot | North | 2.01 km |
| Jagata Pur | North-East | 2.24 km |
| Sisai Joga | South | 2.41 km |
| Chaya Purwa | East | 2.63 km |
| Beerpur Katra | South-West | 2.69 km |
| Saraiyya | North-West | 3.21 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Charera
The nearest railway station is Maijapur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagtapur to Charera is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Charera is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Charera
Where is Charera located?
Charera village is located in Colonelganj Tehsil, Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the pincode of Charera?
The pincode of Charera is 271503.
What is the population of Charera?
Charera has a total population of 1,447, including 722 males and 725 females.
How many households are there in Charera?
There are 247 households in Charera.
What is the literacy rate in Charera?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Charera is 46.79%. Male literacy is 55.54% and female literacy is 38.07%.