Where is Charai village located?
Charai is in Poladpur Taluka of Raigarh district in Maharashtra, India.
Indian Village Directory
Charai Village
Charai is an inhabited village in Poladpur Taluka of Raigarh district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 555169, the Census 2011 record lists 1,023 people in 256 households and the reported area is 524.29 hectares. The local references include Poladpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Mahad at about 18 km.
Village Code555169
Population1,023
Households256
Area524.29 hectares
Nearest TownMahad
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Charai
- Census Village Code
- 555169
- State
- Maharashtra
- State Census Code
- 27
- District
- Raigarh
- District Census Code
- 520
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Poladpur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 04186
- CD Block
- Poladpur
- Households
- 256
- Population
- 1,023
- Male Population
- 477
- Female Population
- 546
- Sex Ratio
- 1,144.65
- Area
- 524.29 hectares
- Area
- 5.24 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Mahad
- Nearest Town Distance
- 18 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Charai at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,023 people, 524.29 hectares of reported area and Mahad as the nearest town reference for Charai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Charai falls under Poladpur Taluka in Raigarh district, Maharashtra.
- The Census village code is 555169.
- The record lists 1,023 people living in 256 households.
- The reported village area is 524.29 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Mahad.
- 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
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density195.12 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share5.57%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.78%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Charai in the official administrative record. Census village code 555169 and Poladpur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 27
- District Census Code
- 520
- Sub-district Census Code
- 04186
- Village Census Code
- 555169
- CD Block Code
- 0237
- CD Block Name
- Poladpur
Location and Distance
Mahad is the nearest town listed for Charai, about 18 km away. Alibag is listed as the district headquarters at about 131 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Poladpur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 17 km
- District Headquarter
- Alibag
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 131 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Mahad
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 18 km
- Nearest Town
- Mahad
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 18 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 524.29 hectares
- Area
- 5.24 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,023 people in 256 households, with 477 male residents and 546 female residents. The average household size is 4, and SC share is 5.57% and ST share is 0.78% for Charai. Population density works out to about 195.12 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 256
- Total Population
- 1,023
- Male Population
- 477
- Female Population
- 546
- Sex Ratio
- 1,144.65
- Average Household Size
- 4.0
- SC Population
- 57
- SC Male Population
- 29
- SC Female Population
- 28
- SC Population Share
- 5.57
- ST Population
- 8
- ST Male Population
- 5
- ST Female Population
- 3
- ST Population Share
- 0.78
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Charai list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 2
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Charai. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Charai include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- 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
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 29 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Charai include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Charai 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.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Charai is reported as 18 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
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Charai show that net sown area is 53.5 hectares and irrigated land is 53.5 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 44.22 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 4.14
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 301.78 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 26 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 55.65 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 10 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 53.5
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 53.5
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Private Others
- Available
- Private Others Count
- 1
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Charai village in?
Charai village is in Raigarh district.
Which state is Charai village in?
Charai village is in Maharashtra.
Which taluka is Charai under?
Charai comes under Poladpur Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Charai?
The Census village code of Charai is 555169.
What is the population of Charai village?
The village record lists 1,023 people and 256 households for Charai.
How many households are in Charai village?
The village record lists 256 households for Charai.
What is the male and female population of Charai?
The record lists 477 male residents and 546 female residents for Charai.
What is the sex ratio of Charai village?
The sex ratio of Charai is 1,144.65 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Charai village?
The reported geographical area of Charai is 524.29 hectares.
What is the population density of Charai village?
The approximate population density of Charai is 195.12 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Charai?
The nearest town listed for Charai is Mahad, about 18 km away.
How far is Charai from the district headquarters?
Charai is about 131 km from Alibag, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Charai from the sub-district headquarters?
Charai is about 17 km from Poladpur, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Charai?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Charai.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Charai?
For Charai, net sown area is 53.5 hectares and irrigated land is 53.5 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Charai.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Charai.