Chherua

Chherua is a village located in Midnapore subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Midnapore are the district & sub-district headquarters of Chherua village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Panchkhuri I is the gram panchayat of Chherua village.

Here you can discover what makes Chherua unique in its vibrant Midnapore-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Chherua’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chherua

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chherua is 339387. The village spans a total geographical area of 71.49 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721305. Midnapur is nearest town to Chherua village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chherua village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kharagpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Medinipur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chherua

Population of Chherua

According to the 2011 Census, Chherua has a total population of about 2,386, with approximately 1,213 males and 1,173 females. The sex ratio is around 967 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 442 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 57 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 52.18%, with male literacy at about 62.16% and female literacy near 41.86%. There are around 532 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chherua's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chherua

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chherua. As per the 2011 stats, Chherua had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chherua

Knowing the nearby villages of Chherua helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chherua.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chherua