Charkha village, Babra taluka | Pincode 365421

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

JAYABEN MANSUKHBHAI RUPARELIYA

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LGD code: 515450
Pincode: 365421
Post office: Babra (Amreli)
Population: 3,721
Households: 689
Literacy rate: 59.8%
Sex ratio: 977 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 2,004
Distance to district centre: 58 km
Distance to mandal centre: 85 km
Distance to Gandhinagar: 245 km
Distance to Mumbai: 315 km
Nearest railway station: Chalala · 7 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Aastha Clinic · 7 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Charkha compares

By population, Charkha ranks #6 of 56 villages in Babra mandal.

Literacy rate

59.8%

−1.6% vs mandal average

Charkha: 59.8%
Babra mandal: 61.4%
Amreli district: 65.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

977

+14 vs mandal average

Charkha: 977
Babra mandal: 963

Household size

people per home

5.4

+0.1 vs mandal average

Charkha: 5.4
Babra mandal: 5.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Charkha at a glance

Charkha is a village of 3,721 people in 689 households (Census 2011) in Babra taluka, Amreli district, Gujarat, the 6th-largest of 56 villages in Babra taluka. Literacy is 60%, 2 points below the taluka average of 61% and the sex ratio is 977 women per 1,000 men. It lies 58 km from the Amreli district centre, 24 km from Dhari, the nearest town, 7 km from Chalala railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 365421, served by Babra (Amreli) post office; the LGD village code is 515450. The nearest hospital or health centre is Aastha Clinic, 7 km away. The sarpanch is JAYABEN MANSUKHBHAI RUPARELIYA, and the village votes in Jasdan assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kunvarjibhai Mohanbhai Bavaliya. The population is estimated at 4,387 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Charkha · this village	3,721	60%	—
Malila · Amreli	848	74%	5.9 km W
Chalala · Dhari	—	—	6.5 km SW
Dholarva · Amreli	818	71%	8 km W
Dholarva · Dhari	486	50%	8 km W
Devrajiya · Amreli	1,244	70%	8.8 km NW
Sajiyavadar · Amreli	1,449	71%	8.9 km NW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Charkha

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 24
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BABRA
Distance to nearest town (km): 7
Distance to district HQ (km): 41
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 7
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): CHARKHA
Total area (ha): 2,533.25
Irrigated area (ha): 280
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Charkha

LGD code: 515450
Pincode: 365421
Post office: Babra (Amreli)
Population (Census 2011): 3,721
Population (projected 2026): 4,387
Households: 689
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 977
Literacy rate: 59.8%
Coordinates: 21.44236°N, 71.21835°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Rajkot
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jasdan
Member of Parliament: Parshottam Rupala
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kunvarjibhai Mohanbhai Bavaliya
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: JAYABEN MANSUKHBHAI RUPARELIYA
Block / Mandal: Babra

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Amreli district level

Then & Now

Charkha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,721

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

4,387

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

689

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

812

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 3,721Census 2011
Households: 689Census 2011
Literacy rate: 59.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 977 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4,3872026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 8122026 projection
Active job cards: 23,707MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 9,405MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 4,91,67,754ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 977NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 77.2%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 73.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 50.0%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Amreli district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Amreli district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Amreli district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Notable places near Charkha · Babra mandal area

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Getting there

How to reach Charkha

Mandal centre

Babra · ≈ 85 km

≈ 2 h 54 min by car · 3 h 27 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Amreli · ≈ 58 km

≈ 2 h by car · 2 h 22 min by bike

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Nearest town · 30,352 people

Dhari · ≈ 24 km

≈ 48 min by car · 58 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Gandhinagar245 kmcapital
Mumbai315 km
Hyderabad886 km
Delhi1000 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationChalala7 km
Hospital / PHCAastha Clinic7 km
ATM / banksaurashtra gramin bank, keriyachad4 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil6 km

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People often ask about Charkha

What is the pincode of Charkha?

The pincode of Charkha, Babra taluka, Amreli district, Gujarat is 365421. The post office is Babra (Amreli).

Which post office delivers to Charkha?

Mail for Charkha is delivered through Babra (Amreli) post office, pincode 365421, in Babra taluka, Amreli district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Charkha located?

Charkha is a village in Babra taluka of Amreli district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Charkha as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Charkha village has a population of 3,721 across 689 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Charkha?

The current sarpanch of Charkha gram panchayat is JAYABEN MANSUKHBHAI RUPARELIYA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Charkha in?

Charkha falls under the Rajkot Lok Sabha constituency (PC #10) of Gujarat.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Charkha in?

Charkha falls under the Jasdan assembly constituency (AC #72) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Charkha?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Charkha village is 59.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Charkha?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Charkha village is 977 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Charkha?

12 schemes currently match residents of Charkha, including Mukhya Mantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY), Vahli Dikri Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Charkha from Amreli district centre?

Charkha is approximately 58 km (straight-line) from the centre of Amreli district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Charkha?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Charkha village is 515450.

Which is the nearest town to Charkha?

Dhari (population 30,352, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 24 km from Charkha in a straight line.

How big is Charkha compared to other villages in Babra taluka?

Charkha ranks 6 of 56 villages in Babra taluka by Census 2011 population (3,721 residents).

How far is Charkha from Gandhinagar?

Charkha is about 245 km from Gandhinagar in a straight line (the state capital of Gujarat); by road expect roughly 319 km.

How far is Charkha from Mumbai?

Charkha is about 315 km from Mumbai in a straight line; by road expect roughly 409 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Charkha?

Chalala is the nearest railway station to Charkha, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Charkha?

Aastha Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Charkha, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Charkha?

saurashtra gramin bank, keriyachad is the nearest ATM or bank to Charkha, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Charkha?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Charkha, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Who is the MLA of Charkha?

Charkha falls under Jasdan assembly constituency (AC 72). The sitting MLA is Kunvarjibhai Mohanbhai Bavaliya (BJP).

Who is the MP for Charkha?

Charkha is in Rajkot Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Parshottam Rupala (BJP).

What is the population of Charkha in 2026?

Charkha is estimated at 4,387 people in 2026, up about 18% from 3,721 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Charkha in?

Gujarat falls in the Gujarat Plains and Hills zone (cotton, groundnut, wheat, bajra) of the ICAR classification; Charkha in Amreli district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Charkha?

JAYABEN MANSUKHBHAI RUPARELIYA is the sarpanch of Charkha gram panchayat, Babra taluka. See the sarpanch list of Babra taluka for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-10
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)