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
According to the 2011 Census, Charera village had a total population of 1,447 people, including 722 males and 725 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.57%, with male literacy at 69.14% and female literacy at 46.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 182.
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 | 1,447 | 722 | 725 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 271 | 142 | 129 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 182 | 81 | 101 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 had a total population of 1,447, including 722 males and 725 females.
How many households are there in Charera?
Charera had 247 households.
What is the literacy rate in Charera?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Charera was 57.57%. Male literacy was 69.14% and female literacy was 46.31%.