Charkhari
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Charkhari Location of Charkhari in Uttar Pradesh and India
Coordinates	25°24′N 79°45′E / 25.4°N 79.75°E / 25.4; 79.75Coordinates: 25°24′N 79°45′E / 25.4°N 79.75°E / 25.4; 79.75
Country	India
State	Uttar Pradesh
District(s)	Mahoba
Population	23,823 (2001[update])
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Area • Elevation	• 184 metres (604 ft)
Codes • Pincode • 210421

Charkhari, currently a part of Uttar Pradesh state, was one of the Princely states of India during the period of the British Raj. The state was founded by saurabh singh bundela, a Rajput of Bundela clan. On India’s independence, this Princely state was acceded to India.

Geography

Charkhari is located at 25°24′N 79°45′E / 25.4°N 79.75°E / 25.4; 79.75. It has an average elevation of 184 metres (603 feet).

History

Charkhari, currently a part of Uttar Pradesh state, was one of the Princely states of India during the period of the British Raj. The state was founded by Bijai Bahadur, a Rajput of Bundela clan. On India’s independence, this Princely state was acceded to India.

Demographics

As of 2001^[update] India census, Charkhari had a population of 23,823. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Charkhari has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 68% and female literacy of 47%. 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.