Indian Village Directory

Chara Village

Chara is an inhabited village in Kukru Sub-district of Saraikela-Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 378989, the Census 2011 record lists 4,032 people in 680 households and the reported area is 580 hectares. The local references include Chora Gram Panchayat, Kukru CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jamsedpur at about 70 km.

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Quick answer: Chara is a village in Kukru Sub-district, Saraikela-Kharsawan district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 378989 and 4,032 people in 680 households.
Village Code378989
Population4,032
Households680
Area580 hectares
Nearest TownJamsedpur

Key Village Facts

Village
Chara
Census Village Code
378989
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Saraikela-Kharsawan
District Census Code
369
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kukru
Sub-district Census Code
02750
CD Block
Kukru
Gram Panchayat
Chora
Households
680
Population
4,032
Male Population
2,025
Female Population
2,007
Sex Ratio
991.11
Area
580 hectares
Area
5.8 sq km
Nearest Town
Jamsedpur
Nearest Town Distance
70 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
832403
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Chara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 4,032 people, 580 hectares of reported area and Jamsedpur as the nearest town reference for Chara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

Sub-districtKukru
CD BlockKukru
Gram PanchayatCHORA
  • Chara falls under Kukru Sub-district in Saraikela-Kharsawan district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 378989.
  • The record lists 4,032 people living in 680 households.
  • The reported village area is 580 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jamsedpur.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Density695.17 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.93 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share11.53%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share7.09%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share2.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chara in the official administrative record. Census village code 378989, Chora Gram Panchayat and Kukru CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
369
Sub-district Census Code
02750
Village Census Code
378989
CD Block Code
0256
CD Block Name
Kukru
Gram Panchayat Name
Chora

Location and Distance

Jamsedpur is the nearest town listed for Chara, about 70 km away. Seraikela is listed as the district headquarters at about 70 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kukru
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Seraikela
Distance from District Headquarter
70 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jamshedpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
70 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town
Jamsedpur
Distance from Nearest Town
70 km
Total Geographical Area
580 hectares
Area
5.8 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 4,032 people in 680 households, with 2,025 male residents and 2,007 female residents. The average household size is 5.93, and SC share is 11.53% and ST share is 7.09% for Chara. Population density works out to about 695.17 people per sq km.

Total Households
680
Total Population
4,032
Male Population
2,025
Female Population
2,007
Sex Ratio
991.11
Average Household Size
5.93
SC Population
465
SC Male Population
228
SC Female Population
237
SC Population Share
11.53
ST Population
286
ST Male Population
142
ST Female Population
144
ST Population Share
7.09
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chara list 2 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chara include hand pump 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
40.01 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
0.46 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chara show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 197.11 hectares and irrigated land is 4.61 hectares (2.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
53.1 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
115.92
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
80 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
13.58 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
72.18 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8.1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
197.11
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
185.98 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
4.61
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
1.48 hectares
Waterfall Area In Hectares
2.67 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chara

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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
CRM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of India 1 100%

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
Bank of India CRM 832403 Seraikela-Kharsawan Kukru Tiraldih At and Post Tiruldih, Dist. West Singhbhum, Jharkhand - 832403, Seraikela-Kharsawan, Jharkhand, 832403

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 Chara village located?

Chara is in Kukru Sub-district of Saraikela-Kharsawan district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Chara village in?

Chara village is in Saraikela-Kharsawan district.

Which state is Chara village in?

Chara village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Chara under?

Chara comes under Kukru Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chara?

The Census village code of Chara is 378989.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chara under?

Chara is listed under CHORA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kukru.

What is the population of Chara village?

The village record lists 4,032 people and 680 households for Chara.

How many households are in Chara village?

The village record lists 680 households for Chara.

What is the male and female population of Chara?

The record lists 2,025 male residents and 2,007 female residents for Chara.

What is the sex ratio of Chara village?

The sex ratio of Chara is 991.11 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chara village?

The reported geographical area of Chara is 580 hectares.

What is the population density of Chara village?

The approximate population density of Chara is 695.17 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chara?

The nearest town listed for Chara is Jamsedpur, about 70 km away.

How far is Chara from the district headquarters?

Chara is about 70 km from Seraikela, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chara from the sub-district headquarters?

Chara is about 5 km from Kukru, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chara?

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

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

For Chara, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 197.11 hectares and irrigated land is 4.61 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chara. These records include 1 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.