Charekha - Kotdwara, Pauri Garhwal

Charekha is a village situated in the Kotdwara tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 25 km from Kotdwara and around 131 km from Pauri. Charekh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Charekha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Charekha is 048419. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.78 hectares and falls under the 246127 pincode. Kotdwara is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Charekha

According to the 2011 Census, Charekha village had a total population of 106 people, including 50 males and 56 females, living in 31 households. The sex ratio was 1,120 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.35%, with male literacy at 88.37% and female literacy at 71.43%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Charekha

Charekha 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Charekha

Public transport in the Charekha is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotdwara to Charekha is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Charekha is about 131 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Charekha

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

Health Facilities in Charekha

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

FAQs about Charekha