Charakla village, Okhamandal taluka | Pincode 361335

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

dashrsthsinh parmar

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LGD code: 513474
Pincode: 361335
Post office: Dwarka
Population: 606
Households: 123
Literacy rate: 75.6%
Sex ratio: 865 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 349
Distance to district centre: 73 km
Distance to mandal centre: 11 km
Distance to Gandhinagar: 379 km
Distance to Mumbai: 524 km
Nearest railway station: Gorinja · 8 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Gayatri Clinic · 15 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Charakla compares

By population, Charakla ranks #27 of 39 villages in Okhamandal mandal.

Literacy rate

75.6%

+29.8% vs mandal average

Charakla: 75.6%
Okhamandal mandal: 45.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

865

−91 vs mandal average

Charakla: 865
Okhamandal mandal: 956

Household size

people per home

4.9

−0.7 vs mandal average

Charakla: 4.9
Okhamandal mandal: 5.6

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

Charakla at a glance

Charakla is a village of 606 people in 123 households (Census 2011) in Okhamandal taluka, Devbhumi Dwarka district, Gujarat, the 27th-largest of 39 villages in Okhamandal taluka. Literacy is 76%, 30 points above the taluka average of 46% and the sex ratio is 865 women per 1,000 men. It lies 73 km from the Devbhumi Dwarka district centre, 20 km from Bhatiya, the nearest town, 8 km from Gorinja railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 361335, served by Dwarka post office; the LGD village code is 513474. The nearest hospital or health centre is Gayatri Clinic, 15 km away. The sarpanch is dashrsthsinh parmar, and the village votes in Dwarka assembly constituency, represented by MLA Pabubha Virambha Manek. The population is estimated at 714 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Charakla · this village	606	76%	—
Lovrali · Okhamandal	255	43%	3.7 km SW
Dhinaki · Okhamandal	860	44%	4.3 km W
Juni Dhrevad · Okhamandal	367	53%	6.2 km SW
Mota Bhavda · Okhamandal	721	36%	6.2 km NW
Maripur · Okhamandal	133	28%	6.6 km S
Gorinja · Okhamandal	1,231	48%	7 km SW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Charakla

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 24
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
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: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DWARKA
Distance to nearest town (km): 16
Distance to district HQ (km): 166
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 16
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): CHARAKLA
Total area (ha): 2,110.39
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Charakla

LGD code: 513474
Pincode: 361335
Post office: Dwarka
Population (Census 2011): 606
Population (projected 2026): 714
Households: 123
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 865
Literacy rate: 75.6%
Coordinates: 22.20104°N, 69.11242°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Jamnagar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dwarka
Member of Parliament: Poonamben Maadam
Member of Legislative Assembly: Pabubha Virambha Manek
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: dashrsthsinh parmar
Block / Mandal: Okhamandal

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 Devbhumi Dwarka district level

Then & Now

Charakla — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

606

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

714

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

123

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

145

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: 606Census 2011
Households: 123Census 2011
Literacy rate: 75.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 865 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7142026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 1452026 projection
Active job cards: 15,426MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 3,894MGNREGA · 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: 955NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 66.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 73.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 77.0%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 48.8%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 · Devbhumi Dwarka district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Devbhumi Dwarka district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Devbhumi Dwarka 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 in Charakla

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Temple · hindu
Momai Maa Temple
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Temple · hindu
Shree Mandavrayji Dada Temple
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Temple · hindu
Shree Mavani Vara Vachhradada Temple
📍 57 m awayOSM
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Temple · hindu
Shree Hanumanji Mandir
📍 103 m awayOSM
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Temple · hindu
Shree Vachharaj Dada Mandir
📍 127 m awayOSM
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Temple · hindu
Shree Shiv Mandir
📍 196 m awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Charakla

Mandal centre

Okhamandal · ≈ 11 km

≈ 22 min by car · 26 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Devbhumi Dwarka · ≈ 73 km

≈ 2 h 29 min by car · 2 h 57 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 17,352 people

Bhatiya · ≈ 20 km

≈ 42 min by car · 50 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Gandhinagar379 kmcapital
Mumbai524 km
Delhi1081 km
Hyderabad1117 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationGorinja8 km
Bus stopGurgadh bus stand8 km
Hospital / PHCGayatri Clinic15 km
ATM / bankCENTRAL BANK OF INDIA - ATM16 km
Petrol pumpDivyapath Petroleum Guragadh8 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Charakla

8 Temples mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Momai Maa TempleTemple<1 km ↗
🛕Shree Mandavrayji Dada TempleTemple<1 km ↗
🛕Shree Mavani Vara Vachhradada TempleTemple<1 km ↗
🛕Shree Hanumanji MandirTemple<1 km ↗
🛕Shree Vachharaj Dada MandirTemple<1 km ↗
🛕Shree Shiv MandirTemple<1 km ↗
🛕Jai Ranchhor AshramTemple2.5 km ↗
🛕Fortress and Temple in DhinkiTemple3.4 km ↗

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People often ask about Charakla

What is the pincode of Charakla?

The pincode of Charakla, Okhamandal taluka, Devbhumi Dwarka district, Gujarat is 361335. The post office is Dwarka.

Which post office delivers to Charakla?

Mail for Charakla is delivered through Dwarka post office, pincode 361335, in Okhamandal taluka, Devbhumi Dwarka district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Charakla located?

Charakla is a village in Okhamandal taluka of Devbhumi Dwarka district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Charakla as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Charakla village has a population of 606 across 123 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Charakla?

The current sarpanch of Charakla gram panchayat is dashrsthsinh parmar.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Charakla in?

Charakla falls under the Jamnagar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Gujarat.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Charakla in?

Charakla falls under the Dwarka assembly constituency (AC #82) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Charakla?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Charakla village is 75.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Charakla?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Charakla village is 865 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Charakla?

12 schemes currently match residents of Charakla, 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 Charakla from Devbhumi Dwarka district centre?

Charakla is approximately 73 km (straight-line) from the centre of Devbhumi Dwarka district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Charakla?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Charakla village is 513474.

Which is the nearest town to Charakla?

Bhatiya (population 17,352, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 20 km from Charakla in a straight line.

How big is Charakla compared to other villages in Okhamandal taluka?

Charakla ranks 27 of 39 villages in Okhamandal taluka by Census 2011 population (606 residents).

How far is Charakla from Gandhinagar?

Charakla is about 379 km from Gandhinagar in a straight line (the state capital of Gujarat); by road expect roughly 492 km.

How far is Charakla from Mumbai?

Charakla is about 524 km from Mumbai in a straight line; by road expect roughly 681 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Charakla?

Gorinja is the nearest railway station to Charakla, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Charakla?

Gurgadh bus stand is the nearest bus stop to Charakla, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Charakla?

Gayatri Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Charakla, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Charakla?

CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA - ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Charakla, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Charakla?

Divyapath Petroleum Guragadh is the nearest petrol pump to Charakla, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Who is the MLA of Charakla?

Charakla falls under Dwarka assembly constituency (AC 82). The sitting MLA is Pabubha Virambha Manek (BJP).

Who is the MP for Charakla?

Charakla is in Jamnagar Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Poonamben Maadam (BJP).

What is the population of Charakla in 2026?

Charakla is estimated at 714 people in 2026, up about 18% from 606 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Charakla in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Charakla?

dashrsthsinh parmar is the sarpanch of Charakla gram panchayat, Okhamandal taluka. See the sarpanch list of Okhamandal 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, 2026-05-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)