Charanchi

Charanchi (or Cheranchi) is a town and Local Government Area (LGA) in Katsina State, northern Nigeria. The town, on the A9 highway, is the headquarters of the LGA.[1] The chairman of the LGA is Dr.Badamasi Lawal Charanchi,[2] the population is approximately 79,000 (2003), and the area is 471 km².[1] The local government was created from the former Rimi local government in 1996. Currently there are 11 councillors representing their wards in the administration of the local government council. These councillors have the right to impeach the Local Government Chairman in case of any misconduct or misappropriation of the government's fund.

Charanchi
LGA and town
Charanchi
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 12°40′30″N 07°43′39″E
Country Nigeria
StateKatsina State
Established1996
Government
 • ChairmanAbdulKudusu Haruna Rogogo
Area
 • Total471 km2 (182 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
 • Total137,613
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
822
ISO 3166 codeNG.KT.CH

There are two district heads in the Local government; Sarkin Shanun Katsina the district head of Charanchi and Sarkin Kurayen Katsina the district head of Kuraye.

Other towns

Other towns in the LGA include Kuraye, Banye, Radda, Koda, Ganuwa, Yana, sabon Gari and Maje.

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References
  1. "Charanchi". nigeriacongress.org. Retrieved 2007-02-08.
  2. Labaran, Abdu (2003-05-27). "Charanchi LG boss tasks wealthy individuals". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2007-02-08.


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