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Village code 596524
Charala Village, Chowdepalle Mandal: Map, PIN Code and Population
Charala is a village in Chowdepalle Mandal, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.
Data last reviewed: 28 April 2026. Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed.
Village Overview
Charala is a village in Chowdepalle Mandal, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. For Charala, the population is 2,437, PIN code is 517257 and Census village code is 596524. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.
Source year
Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities
Important note
Map and data are for general information. Verify legal and land records from official sources.
Google Map of Charala Village
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Quick Facts
| Village code | 596524 |
|---|---|
| PIN code | 517257 |
| Population | 2,437 |
| Households | 640 |
| Area | 2,457 ha / 24.57 sq. km / 6,071 acres |
| Population density | 99 people per sq. km |
| Sex ratio | 1001 females per 1,000 males |
| Nearest town | Punganur (20 km) |
| Current state | Andhra Pradesh |
| Census 2011 state | Andhra Pradesh |
| Current district | Chittoor |
| Census 2011 district | Chittoor |
Postal and PIN Code Details
The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 517257. This helps users verify the postal area for Charala, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.
| PIN code | 517257 |
|---|---|
| Post offices linked with this PIN | Charala B.O, Chowdepalle S.O, Dadepallerajulur B.O, Gaddamvaripalle B.O, Gattuvaripalle B.O, and Irikipenta B.O |
| Best matching post office | Charala B.O (Branch office) |
| Delivery office records | 12 |
| Postal district | Chittoor |
| Postal state | Andhra Pradesh |
| Postal division | Chittoor Division |
| Postal circle | Andhra Pradesh Circle |
| Source | India Post Postal Index Number code reference data |
Location and Administration
Charala comes under Charala gram panchayat and Chowdepalle C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Chowdepalle Mandal, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The mandal headquarters is Chowdepalle at 4 km. The Census district headquarters, Chittoor, is 65 km away.
| Current state | Andhra Pradesh |
|---|---|
| Census 2011 state | Andhra Pradesh |
| Current district | Chittoor |
| Census 2011 district | Chittoor |
| State code | 28 |
| District code | 554 |
| Mandal / Census sub-district code | 5413 |
| C.D. Block code | 1079 |
| Block panchayat code | 1079 |
Population Profile
The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Charala village and its household count.
Total population
2,437 residents in 640 households
Male population
1,218
Female population
1,219
SC/ST population
Scheduled Castes: 650; Scheduled Tribes: 1
SC male/female split
Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported
ST male/female split
Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported
Schools and Education
This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.
Government pre-primary school
Not available in village
Private pre-primary school
Not available in village
Government primary school
Available; count: 3
Private primary school
Not available in village
Middle school
Available; government count: 1
Secondary school
Available; government count: 1
Senior secondary school
Not available in village
Vocational / ITI training
Not available in village
Arts and science degree college
Not available in village
Health Facilities
Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.
| Mobile health clinic | 1 |
|---|---|
| ASHA worker | Available |
Connectivity and Public Services
An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.
| Public bus service | Available |
|---|---|
| Private bus service | Not available in village |
| Railway station | Not available in village |
| National highway | Not available in village |
| State highway | Not available in village |
| Major district road | Available |
| Black topped road | Available |
| All-weather road | Available |
| Post office | Not available in village |
| Village PIN code facility | Available |
| Mobile phone coverage | Available |
| CSC / internet cafe | Not available in village |
| ATM | Not available in village |
| Commercial bank | Not available in village |
| Cooperative bank | Not available in village |
| Agricultural credit society | Not available in village |
| PDS shop | Available |
| Mandi / regular market | Not available in village |
| Weekly haat | Not available in village |
| Self-help group | Available |
| Anganwadi centre | Available |
| Assembly polling station | Available |
| Birth and death registration office | Available |
| Daily newspaper supply | Available |
| Sports field | Not available in village |
| Public library | Not available in village |
| Public reading room | Not available in village |
Water, Sanitation and Power
Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.
| Treated tap water | Available |
|---|---|
| Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Hand pump | Available |
| Tube wells / boreholes | Available |
| Closed drainage | Not available in village |
| Open drainage | Available |
| Total sanitation campaign coverage | Available |
| Domestic power supply | Available |
| Agriculture power supply | Available |
| Commercial power supply | Available |
| Summer domestic power | 18 hours per day |
| Winter domestic power | 20 hours per day |
Agriculture and Land Use
Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.
| Net area sown | 476.50 hectares |
|---|---|
| Irrigated area | 134 hectares |
| Unirrigated area | 342.50 hectares |
| Wells / tube wells irrigated area | 72 hectares |
| Tanks / lakes irrigated area | 62 hectares |
| Non-agricultural area | 304 hectares |
| Main crop | Sugar Cane |
| Second crop | Groundnut |
| Third crop | Mango |
Nearby Facility Clues
When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.
| Senior secondary school | Not available in village; nearest reported place: Chowdepalle, within 5 km. |
|---|---|
| Railway station | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away. |
| Post office | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km. |
| Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km. |
| ATM | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km. |
| Mandi / regular market | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away. |
How to Reach Charala
Punganur (20 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Chowdepalle is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.
| Nearest major town | Punganur (20 km) |
|---|---|
| Mandal headquarters | Chowdepalle (4 km) |
| Public bus service | Available |
| Railway station in village | Not available in village |
| All-weather road | Available |
Source-Year Notes
Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Mandal, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.
For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.
Official Records and Useful Links
Use these official links to verify current government information. Village Maps shows Census 2011 and public directory data for general reference.
- Andhra Pradesh government website Official state/UT portal
- Chittoor district administration Official district portal
- Meebhoomi land records Verify land records officially
- Census India Village code 596524
- India Post PIN code search 517257
Additional Facilities Reported
This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Charala. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.
| Govt Primary School | Available; 3 |
|---|---|
| Govt Middle School | Available; 1 |
| Govt Secondary School | Available; 1 |
| Mobile Health Clinic | 1 |
| Mobile Health Clinic Para Medical Staff Total Strength | 3 |
| Mobile Health Clinic Para Medical Staff in Position | 3 |
| Tap Water-Treated | Available |
| Tap Water Treated Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Tap Water Treated Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Hand Pump | Available |
| Hand Pump Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Tube Wells/Borehole | Available |
| Tube Wells Borehole Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Tube Wells Borehole Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Open Drainage | Available |
| Open Kuccha Drainage | Available |
| Is the Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign TSC | Available |
| Sub Post Office | Available |
| Telephone Landlines | Available |
| Public Call Office Mobile PCO | Available |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Available |
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Tractors | Available |
| Carts Drivens by Animals | Available |
| Other District Road | Available |
| Black Topped (Pucca) Road | Available |
| Gravel Kuchha Roads | Available |
| All Weather Road | Available |
| Foothpath | Available |
| Self Help Group SHG | Available |
| Public Distribution System PDS Shop | Available |
| Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre | Available |
| Nutritional Centres Others | Available |
| ASHA | Available |
| Daily Newspaper Supply | Available |
How to Use Survey Number and Map Details
Use the village code, district, mandal, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Charala village located?
Charala is located in Chowdepalle Mandal, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Chittoor.
Which Mandal is Charala in?
Charala is in Chowdepalle Mandal. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.
Which district is Charala in?
District: Chittoor.
What is the village code of Charala?
The Census village code of Charala is 596524.
What is the PIN code of Charala?
The PIN code reported for Charala is 517257.
What is the population of Charala?
Charala has 2,437 residents in 640 households as per Census 2011.
Which gram panchayat is Charala part of?
Charala comes under Charala gram panchayat.
Which is the nearest town to Charala?
The nearest statutory town to Charala is Punganur (20 km).
Which crops are grown in Charala?
The main crops reported for Charala are Sugar Cane, Groundnut, and Mango.
What land-use details are available for Charala?
Land-use details for Charala include net area sown: 476.50 hectares, irrigated area: 134 hectares, and unirrigated area: 342.50 hectares.
Is there a government primary school in Charala?
Government primary school status for Charala is available in the village.
Is public bus service available in Charala?
Public bus service is available in the village.
Is mobile phone coverage available in Charala?
Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.
What is the total area of Charala?
The total geographical area of Charala is 2,457 hectares.
How many households are in Charala?
Charala has 640 households as per Census 2011.
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