Chamru - Pindra, Varanasi

Chamru is a village situated in the Pindra tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pindra and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Varanasi. Chamaru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chamru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chamru is 208678. The village covers a total geographical area of 69.45 hectares and falls under the 221208 pincode.

Chamru village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pindra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chamru

According to the 2011 Census, Chamru village had a total population of 1,325 people, including 675 males and 650 females, living in 190 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.00%, with male literacy at 82.76% and female literacy at 58.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 247, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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 Population1,325675650
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1809585
Scheduled Castes (SC)247122125
Scheduled Tribes (ST)844
Literate Population813480333
Illiterate Population512195317

Nearby Villages of Chamru

Chamru 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)
TarapurSouth-East0.70 km
MurdiNorth-East0.71 km
PattiNorth-West0.92 km
BarbaspurWest1.07 km
GoghariSouth-West1.21 km
BhanpurNorth-West1.38 km
BasawnSouth-East1.49 km
GadarNorth-East1.72 km
KorraWest1.92 km
GarthmaEast1.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chamru

Chamru is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Babatpur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Varanasi to Chamru is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chamru

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Chamru

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chamru

Where is Chamru located?

Chamru village is located in Pindra Tehsil, Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Chamru?

The Gram Panchayat of Chamru is Chamaru.

What is the pincode of Chamru?

The pincode of Chamru is 221208.

What is the population of Chamru?

Chamru had a total population of 1,325, including 675 males and 650 females.

How many households are there in Chamru?

Chamru had 190 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chamru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chamru was 71.00%. Male literacy was 82.76% and female literacy was 58.94%.