Where is Cherka village located?
Cherka is in Boipariguda Tahasil of Koraput district in Odisha, India.
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Cherka Village
Cherka is an inhabited village in Boipariguda Tahasil of Koraput district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 429193, the Census 2011 record lists 2,007 people in 468 households and the reported area is 1,354 hectares. The local references include Baligam Gram Panchayat, Boipariguda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sunabeda at about 49 km.
Cherka is a village in Boipariguda Tahasil, Koraput district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 429193 and 2,007 people in 468 households.
Village Code429193
Population2,007
Households468
Area1,354 hectares
Nearest TownSunabeda
Detailed village profile
Cherka at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,007 people, 1,354 hectares of reported area and Sunabeda as the nearest town reference for Cherka, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Cherka falls under Boipariguda Tahasil in Koraput district, Odisha.
- The Census village code is 429193.
- The record lists 2,007 people living in 468 households.
- The reported village area is 1,354 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Sunabeda.
- 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 Village Facts
- Village
- Cherka
- Census Village Code
- 429193
- State
- Odisha
- State Census Code
- 21
- District
- Koraput
- District Census Code
- 398
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Boipariguda
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03211
- CD Block
- Boipariguda
- Gram Panchayat
- Baligam
- Households
- 468
- Population
- 2,007
- Male Population
- 1,013
- Female Population
- 994
- Sex Ratio
- 981.24
- Area
- 1,354 hectares
- Area
- 13.54 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Sunabeda
- Nearest Town Distance
- 49 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 764043
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
148.23 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.29 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
8.82%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
60.84%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Cherka in the official administrative record. Census village code 429193, Baligam Gram Panchayat and Boipariguda CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 21
- District Census Code
- 398
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03211
- Village Census Code
- 429193
- CD Block Code
- 0305
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 2
- CD Block Name
- Boipariguda
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Baligam
Location and Distance
Sunabeda is the nearest town listed for Cherka, about 49 km away. Koraput is listed as the district headquarters at about 75 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Boipariguda
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 30 km
- District Headquarter
- Koraput
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 75 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Sunabeda
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 49 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Sunabeda
- Distance within State/UT
- 49 km
- Nearest Town
- Sunabeda
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 49 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 1,354 hectares
- Area
- 13.54 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,007 people in 468 households, with 1,013 male residents and 994 female residents. The average household size is 4.29, and SC share is 8.82% and ST share is 60.84% for Cherka. Population density works out to about 148.23 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 468
- Total Population
- 2,007
- Male Population
- 1,013
- Female Population
- 994
- Sex Ratio
- 981.24
- Average Household Size
- 4.29
- SC Population
- 177
- SC Male Population
- 85
- SC Female Population
- 92
- SC Population Share
- 8.82
- ST Population
- 1,221
- ST Male Population
- 617
- ST Female Population
- 604
- ST Population Share
- 60.84
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Cherka list 3 government primary 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
- 3
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Cherka. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Cherka include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- 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
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Cherka include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Courier Facility
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Cherka include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Cherka is reported as 16 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
- 16 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 Cherka show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ragi and Johar and net sown area is 1,126.73 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Ragi
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Johar
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 19.92 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 7.1
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 55.26 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 144.89 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 0.1 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 1126.73
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 1,126.73 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Cherka
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.
- 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
- 3
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 3 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 2 | 67% |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 1 | 33% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Overseas Bank | ATM | 764043 | Koraput | Boipariguda | Boipariguda | Boipariguda Gouda Street, Koraput, Odisha, 764043 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 764043 | Koraput | Boipariguda | Boipariguda | Koraput Baipariguda, Koraput, Odisha, 764043 |
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
Which district is Cherka village in?
Cherka village is in Koraput district.
Which state is Cherka village in?
Cherka village is in Odisha.
Which tahasil is Cherka under?
Cherka comes under Boipariguda Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Cherka?
The Census village code of Cherka is 429193.
Which Gram Panchayat is Cherka under?
Cherka is listed under Baligam Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Boipariguda.
What is the population of Cherka village?
The village record lists 2,007 people and 468 households for Cherka.
How many households are in Cherka village?
The village record lists 468 households for Cherka.
What is the male and female population of Cherka?
The record lists 1,013 male residents and 994 female residents for Cherka.
What is the sex ratio of Cherka village?
The sex ratio of Cherka is 981.24 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Cherka village?
The reported geographical area of Cherka is 1,354 hectares.
What is the population density of Cherka village?
The approximate population density of Cherka is 148.23 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Cherka?
The nearest town listed for Cherka is Sunabeda, about 49 km away.
How far is Cherka from the district headquarters?
Cherka is about 75 km from Koraput, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Cherka from the sub-district headquarters?
Cherka is about 30 km from Boipariguda, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Cherka?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools for Cherka.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Cherka?
For Cherka, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ragi and Johar and net sown area is 1,126.73 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Cherka?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Cherka. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.