Indian Village Directory

Chera Village

Chera is an inhabited village in Ramanujganj Sub-district of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. Its Census village code is 431829, the Census 2011 record lists 1,494 people in 355 households and the reported area is 859.5 hectares. The local references include Chera Gram Panchayat, Ramchandrapur(ramanujganj) CD Block and the nearest town reference is Wadrafnagar at about 30 km.

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Quick answer: Chera is a village in Ramanujganj Sub-district, Surguja district, Chhattisgarh, India. The available record shows Census village code 431829 and 1,494 people in 355 households.
Village Code431829
Population1,494
Households355
Area859.5 hectares
Nearest TownWadrafnagar

Key Village Facts

Village
Chera
Census Village Code
431829
State
Chhattisgarh
State Census Code
22
District
Surguja
District Census Code
401
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ramanujganj
Sub-district Census Code
03236
CD Block
Ramchandrapur(ramanujganj)
Gram Panchayat
Chera
Households
355
Population
1,494
Male Population
753
Female Population
741
Sex Ratio
984.06
Area
859.5 hectares
Area
8.6 sq km
Nearest Town
Wadrafnagar
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
497225
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Chera at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,494 people, 859.5 hectares of reported area and Wadrafnagar as the nearest town reference for Chera, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictSurguja
Sub-districtRamanujganj
CD BlockRAMCHANDRAPUR(RAMANUJGANJ)
Gram PanchayatCHERA
  • Chera falls under Ramanujganj Sub-district in Surguja district, Chhattisgarh.
  • The Census village code is 431829.
  • The record lists 1,494 people living in 355 households.
  • The reported village area is 859.5 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Wadrafnagar.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density173.82 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.21 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share5.15%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share37.08%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share3.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chera in the official administrative record. Census village code 431829, Chera Gram Panchayat and Ramchandrapur(ramanujganj) CD Block.

State Census Code
22
District Census Code
401
Sub-district Census Code
03236
Village Census Code
431829
CD Block Code
0006
CD Block Name
Ramchandrapur(ramanujganj)
Gram Panchayat Name
Chera

Location and Distance

Wadrafnagar is the nearest town listed for Chera, about 30 km away. Ambikapur is listed as the district headquarters at about 130 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ramanujganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
70 km
District Headquarter
Ambikapur
Distance from District Headquarter
130 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Wadrafnagar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Wadrafnagar
Distance within State/UT
30 km
Nearest Town
Wadrafnagar
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
859.5 hectares
Area
8.6 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,494 people in 355 households, with 753 male residents and 741 female residents. The average household size is 4.21, and SC share is 5.15% and ST share is 37.08% for Chera. Population density works out to about 173.82 people per sq km.

Total Households
355
Total Population
1,494
Male Population
753
Female Population
741
Sex Ratio
984.06
Average Household Size
4.21
SC Population
77
SC Male Population
40
SC Female Population
37
SC Population Share
5.15
ST Population
554
ST Male Population
272
ST Female Population
282
ST Population Share
37.08
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chera list 5 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
5
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chera include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
2.8 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chera include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chera include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chera is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 18 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chera show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Wheat, net sown area is 399.65 hectares and irrigated land is 14.45 hectares (3.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
32.79 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
77.31
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
3.55 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
289.23 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
20.8 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
36.17 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
399.65
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
385.2 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
14.450000000000001
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
5.25 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
6.4 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chera

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
7
Banks in Matched Records
5
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 71%
CRM 2 29%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Axis Bank Limited 2 29%
State Bank of India 2 29%
Central Bank of India 1 14%
Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank 1 14%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 14%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 497225 Balrampur Wadrafnagar Wadrafnagar (Np) Dist: Balrampur, Pincode 497225, Chhattisgarh. Ground Floor, Sh 02, Ambikapur Road, Po Ps Wadrafnagar, Balrampur, Chhat…
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 497225 Balrampur Wadrafnagar Wadrafnagar (Np) Wadrafnagar, Dist. Balrampur, Chhattisgarh - 497225 Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ground Floor and 1st Floor, Main Banaras Road, Balra…
Central Bank of India ATM 497225 Balrampur Wadrafnagar Wadrafnagar (Np) Infront of Forest Rest House Gaurav Path Wadrafnagar, Balrampur, Chhattisgarh, 497225
Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank ATM 497225 Balrampur Wadrafnagar Wadrafnagar (Np) Wadrafnagar Main Road, Balrampur, Chhattisgarh, 497225
State Bank of India ATM 497225 Balrampur Wadrafnagar Wadrafnagar (Np) Wadrafnagar, Distt-Balrampur-497225, Chhattisgarh Near Hotel Aman Main Road, Wadrafn, Balrampur, Chhattisgarh, 497225
Axis Bank Limited ATM 497225 Surajpur Odgi Biharpur Ps: Chandani, Biharpur, Dist: Surajpur, Chhattisgarh Ground Floor, Main Road (Thana Road), Infront of Range Office, Po…
State Bank of India CRM 497225 Balrampur Wadrafnagar Wadrafnagar (Np) Banaras Road Wadrafnagar, Teh.pal, Balrampur, Chhattisgarh, 497225

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chera village located?

Chera is in Ramanujganj Sub-district of Surguja district in Chhattisgarh, India.

Which district is Chera village in?

Chera village is in Surguja district.

Which state is Chera village in?

Chera village is in Chhattisgarh.

Which sub-district is Chera under?

Chera comes under Ramanujganj Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chera?

The Census village code of Chera is 431829.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chera under?

Chera is listed under CHERA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is RAMCHANDRAPUR(RAMANUJGANJ).

What is the population of Chera village?

The village record lists 1,494 people and 355 households for Chera.

How many households are in Chera village?

The village record lists 355 households for Chera.

What is the male and female population of Chera?

The record lists 753 male residents and 741 female residents for Chera.

What is the sex ratio of Chera village?

The sex ratio of Chera is 984.06 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chera village?

The reported geographical area of Chera is 859.5 hectares.

What is the population density of Chera village?

The approximate population density of Chera is 173.82 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chera?

The nearest town listed for Chera is Wadrafnagar, about 30 km away.

How far is Chera from the district headquarters?

Chera is about 130 km from Ambikapur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chera from the sub-district headquarters?

Chera is about 70 km from Ramanujganj, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chera?

The village facility record lists 5 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools for Chera.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Chera?

For Chera, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Wheat, net sown area is 399.65 hectares and irrigated land is 14.45 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chera?

The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chera. These records include 5 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.