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Chekhala is a village in Kankrej Taluka of Banas Kantha district in Gujarat. Its Census location code is 508513.

About Chekhala village record

Chekhala is listed under Kankrej Taluka in Banas Kantha district. The location hierarchy and code fields help distinguish this record from villages with similar names.

The Census 2011 record reports population 7,210, 1,270 households, area 777.91 hectares, PIN code 385550.

Quick facts

Village
Chekhala
Village code
508513
Taluka / Sub-District
Kankrej
District
Banas Kantha
State
Gujarat
Census year
2011
Population
7,210
Households
1,270
Sex ratio
933 females per 1,000 males
Area
777.91 hectares
Population density
927 people per sq. km
PIN code
385550

Census code and location hierarchy

For Chekhala, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Taluka when another village has a similar name.

State code
24
District code
469
Sub-district code
03743
Village code
508513
Chekhala village Census details
FieldValue
Village nameChekhala
Census village code508513
StateGujarat
State code24
DistrictBanas Kantha
District code469
Taluka / Sub-DistrictKankrej
Sub-district code03743
Census year2011
Population7,210
Households1,270
Male population3,730
Female population3,480
Sex ratio933 females per 1,000 males
Scheduled Castes population344
Scheduled Tribes population0
Area777.91 hectares
Population density927 people per sq. km
PIN code385550
CD blockKankrej
Gram panchayatChekhala
Nearest statutory townTharad
Nearest statutory town distance18 km

Facilities and amenities in Chekhala

The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.

Census 2011 facilities reported for Chekhala
Facility categoryFacility or serviceCensus 2011 status
EducationGovernment primary schoolAvailable in village; 6 reported
EducationGovernment middle schoolNot available in village; 0 reported
EducationGovernment secondary schoolNot available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km
EducationGovernment senior secondary schoolNot available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility more than 10 km away
HealthCommunity health centre0 reported
HealthPrimary health centre0 reported
HealthPrimary health sub-centre1 reported
HealthAllopathic hospital0 reported
HealthDispensary0 reported
HealthVeterinary hospital0 reported
Water and sanitationTreated tap waterNot available in village
Water and sanitationUntreated tap waterAvailable in village
Water and sanitationTotal sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Water and sanitationCommunity toilet complexNot available in village
CommunicationPost officeNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
CommunicationSub post officeAvailable in village
CommunicationMobile phone coverageAvailable in village
CommunicationInternet / CSCAvailable in village
Transport and roadsPublic bus serviceAvailable in village
Transport and roadsPrivate bus serviceNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
Transport and roadsRailway stationNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
Transport and roadsPucca roadAvailable in village
Transport and roadsAll-weather roadAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesATMNot available in village
Banking and public servicesCommercial bankNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
Banking and public servicesCooperative bankNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
Banking and public servicesPDS shopAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesAnganwadi centreAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesASHA workerAvailable in village
PowerDomestic power supplyAvailable in village; 24 hours/day
PowerAgriculture power supplyAvailable in village; 8 hours/day
PowerPower supply for all usersAvailable in village; 24 hours/day
Land-use details reported for Chekhala
Land-use fieldCensus 2011 value
Non-agricultural use area9 hectares
Barren / uncultivable land40.45 hectares
Permanent pasture / grazing land45.14 hectares
Net area sown683.32 hectares
Total unirrigated land124.65 hectares
Irrigated area558.67 hectares
Wells / tube-wells irrigated area558.67 hectares

Other villages in this taluka

These links are from the same Taluka. They are not ranked by road distance.

Other places with this name

There are multiple villages named Chekhala in Gujarat. See the duplicate-name page for exact matches.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the village code of Chekhala?

The Census village code of Chekhala is 508513.

Where is Chekhala village?

Chekhala village is in Kankrej Taluka (sub-district) of Banas Kantha district, Gujarat.

What is the population of Chekhala?

The source reports a population of 7,210 for Chekhala.

What is the sex ratio of Chekhala?

The Census 2011 sex ratio of Chekhala is 933 females per 1,000 males.

Source note:

This page is based on the Gujarat Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.