Challa Village Overview
Challa is a village in Barjora tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 13.2 km from Barjora tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Beliatore is the Gram Panchayat for Challa village.
The sections below provide essential information about Challa village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Challa is 327290. The village covers a geographical area of 134.91 hectares and has a pincode of 722203. Bankura is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.
Location Map of Challa
Population & Demographics of Challa
This section provides population and demographic details of Challa village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,111 | 552 | 559 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 130 | 63 | 67 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 698 | 338 | 360 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| Literate Population | 578 | 336 | 242 |
| Illiterate Population | 533 | 216 | 317 |
Key population details of Challa village are given below:
- Challa village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,111, including approximately 552 males and 559 females, with a sex ratio of 1012 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 698 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Challa village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 52.03%.
- There are around 265 households in Challa village.
Transport & Connectivity of Challa
Transport facilities help residents of Challa village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Challa
The following villages are located close to Challa and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Challa
- Where is Challa located?
- Challa village is located in Barjora Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Challa?
- The Gram Panchayat of Challa is Beliatore (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Challa?
- The pincode of Challa is 722203.
- What is the population of Challa?
- Challa has a total population of 1,111, including 552 males and 559 females.
- How many households are there in Challa?
- There are 265 households in Challa.
- What is the literacy rate in Challa?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Challa is 52.03%. Male literacy is 60.87% and female literacy is 43.29%.