Chharchha

Chharchha is a census town in Koriya District in the state of Chhattisgarh, India.

Chharchha
city
Chharchha
Location in Chhattisgarh, India
Chharchha
Chharchha (India)
Coordinates: 23.34515°N 82.52888°E / 23.34515; 82.52888
Country India
StateChhattisgarh
DistrictKoriya
Population
 (2001)
  Total15,352
Languages
  Official
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationCG

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Chharchha had a population of 15,352. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Chharchha has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 77% and female literacy of 59%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. Chharchha is basically a colony developed by SECL (a subsidiary of Coal India Limited). Chharchha is famous for its coal production from its two mines, Chharchha East and Chharchha West.

References

  1. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
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