Charkham is an inhabited village in Munsiari Sub-district of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 048949, the Census 2011 record lists 250 people in 56 households and the reported area is 22.82 hectares. The local references include Dranti Gram Panchayat, Munsiari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Didihat at about 94 km.
In short:
Charkham is a village in Munsiari Sub-district, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 048949 and 250 people in 56 households.
Village Code048949
Population250
Households56
Area22.82 hectares
Nearest TownDidihat
Detailed village profile
Charkham at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 250 people, 22.82 hectares of reported area and Didihat as the nearest town reference for Charkham, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Charkham falls under Munsiari Sub-district in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand.
The Census village code is 048949.
The record lists 250 people living in 56 households.
The reported village area is 22.82 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Didihat.
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 Village Facts
Village
Charkham
Census Village Code
048949
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Pithoragarh
District Census Code
062
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Munsiari
Sub-district Census Code
00315
CD Block
Munsiari
Gram Panchayat
Dranti
Households
56
Population
250
Male Population
122
Female Population
128
Sex Ratio
1,049.18
Area
22.82 hectares
Area
0.23 sq km
Nearest Town
Didihat
Nearest Town Distance
94 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
262554
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 Density1,095.53 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.46 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share82%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share16.4%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Charkham in the official administrative record. Census village code 048949, Dranti Gram Panchayat and Munsiari CD Block.
State Census Code
05
District Census Code
062
Sub-district Census Code
00315
Village Census Code
048949
CD Block Code
0049
CD Block Name
Munsiari
Gram Panchayat Name
Dranti
Location and Distance
Didihat is the nearest town listed for Charkham, about 94 km away. Pithoragarh is listed as the district headquarters at about 117 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Munsiari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Pithoragarh
Distance from District Headquarter
117 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Didihat
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
94 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
667 km
Nearest Town
Didihat
Distance from Nearest Town
94 km
Total Geographical Area
22.82 hectares
Area
0.23 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 250 people in 56 households, with 122 male residents and 128 female residents. The average household size is 4.46, and SC share is 82% and ST share is 16.4% for Charkham. Population density works out to about 1,095.53 people per sq km.
Total Households
56
Total Population
250
Male Population
122
Female Population
128
Sex Ratio
1,049.18
Average Household Size
4.46
SC Population
205
SC Male Population
104
SC Female Population
101
SC Population Share
82
ST Population
41
ST Male Population
17
ST Female Population
24
ST Population Share
16.4
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Charkham list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Charkham include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.9 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Charkham include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Charkham include PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Charkham is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 10 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Charkham show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Ragi and Other Pulses and net sown area is 16.01 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second
Ragi
Agricultural Commodities Third
Other Pulses
Forest Area In Hectares
2.42 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.02
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
1.07 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1.4 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
16.01
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
16.01 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Others Functions in Summer
Available
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
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.
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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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Punjab National Bank
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Punjab National Bank
ATM
262554
Pithoragarh
Munsiari
Bunga
Village Bunga Near Telephone Exchange, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262554
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 Charkham village located?
Charkham is in Munsiari Sub-district of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India.
Which district is Charkham village in?
Charkham village is in Pithoragarh district.
Which state is Charkham village in?
Charkham village is in Uttarakhand.
Which sub-district is Charkham under?
Charkham comes under Munsiari Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Charkham?
The Census village code of Charkham is 048949.
Which Gram Panchayat is Charkham under?
Charkham is listed under DRANTI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Munsiari.
What is the population of Charkham village?
The village record lists 250 people and 56 households for Charkham.
How many households are in Charkham village?
The village record lists 56 households for Charkham.
What is the male and female population of Charkham?
The record lists 122 male residents and 128 female residents for Charkham.
What is the sex ratio of Charkham village?
The sex ratio of Charkham is 1,049.18 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Charkham village?
The reported geographical area of Charkham is 22.82 hectares.
What is the population density of Charkham village?
The approximate population density of Charkham is 1,095.53 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Charkham?
The nearest town listed for Charkham is Didihat, about 94 km away.
How far is Charkham from the district headquarters?
Charkham is about 117 km from Pithoragarh, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Charkham from the sub-district headquarters?
Charkham is about 7 km from Munsiari, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Charkham?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Charkham.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Charkham?
For Charkham, reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Ragi and Other Pulses and net sown area is 16.01 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Charkham?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Charkham. 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.