Chalkana (Chohtan, Barmer)
Chalkana | |
|---|---|
| Country |  India |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sarpanch |
| Area | |
| • Total | 742 ha (1,834 acres) |
| Elevation | 227 m (745 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 640 |
| • Density | 86/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 |
| Pincode | 344704[1] |
| Village code | 02265200 |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-04 |
| Website | barmer |
Chalkana is a small village of 742 hectares in Chohtan Tehsil in Barmer district in the State of Rajasthan, India.[2] The village is administrated by a sarpanch who is elected representative of the village by the local elections. Chalkana depends on BARMER, the nearest town for all major economic activities.[3] The village has government-provided water facilities that include One tap, One Well supply, Two tanks, Two tubewells, and Two handpumps. The villagers also acquire water from some of the natural water sources - Two rivers, Two canals and Two springs. Chalkana is also surrounded by Two lakes. The population of the village depends on the source of drinking water during summer on Well. Chalkana's pin code is 344704[4], and village code is 02265200. The area of Chalkana is segregated as 708.2 hectares unirrigated, the 0.82 hectare area under culturable waste (including gauchar and groves), and remaining 32.52 hectare area not available for cultivation.
Chalkana has One post office (Chalkana B.O). Chalkana has Two banks and Two credit societies for the regulation of economic activity. The village is also equipped with Two recreational centers.
The village has an uninterrupted 24 hours electric supply from a power grid.
Demographics
Chalkana is a census village in the district of Barmer, Rajasthan. The village has a total population of 640 and has total administration over 105 houses which are connected to supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.
- Chalkana has 110 children, 45 boys and 65 girls.
- Scheduled tribe counts for 4 (0.63%) males constitute 3 (0.47%) of the population and females 1 (0.16%).
Medical facility
- Chalkana has 3 hospitals in nearby town.
Educational institutions
As per the census 2011 report, 266 people are literate in Chalkana out of which 179 are males and 87 are females.
Chalkana has the following educational facilities:
- 1 Education facility
- 1 Primary school
- 1 Upper primary school
- 3 Colleges in the nearby range
Employment
According to a census 2011 report, 379 people of the total population are employed. The workforce is 191 male, 188 female with 196 (51.72%) of all workers being employed full-time, this includes 185 males and 11 females. 179 males and 9 females are considered as the main cultivators. 183 people are reported to work for a marginal period of time in the year.
They depend on the agricultural markets (Mandi) of the nearby towns of Barmer to sell agricultural produce and make their living.
References
- ↑ "Pin Code 344704 and Post Offices under 344704 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
- ↑ "Pin Code 344704 and Post Offices under 344704 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
- ↑ "344704 Pin Code, post offices list". indiamapia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
- ↑ "Pincode 344704". www.prokerala.com. Retrieved 2021-03-24.