ChalkaHarroda

ChalkaHarroda is a town and municipality in the fictional nation of Veridia, located in the northern plains along the Veridian River. The municipality covers about 45 square kilometers and had an estimated population of 12,000 in the latest census. It serves as an agricultural and crafts hub for the surrounding countryside and maintains a modest urban center with a central market.

The name combines Chalka, a local clay used in pottery, with Harroda, a regional term for market. Local tradition links the toponym to a centuries-old crossing point that historically connected river routes to inland trade.

ChalkaHarroda traces its growth to a river crossing and seasonal markets established in the early modern period. The arrival of irrigation canals in the 19th century expanded farming and trade, and municipal status was granted in the mid-20th century.

Economy centers on agriculture—rice, maize, vegetables—and small-scale crafts, notably ceramics and woven textiles. The weekly market draws farmers, artisans, and traders from nearby towns. Local authorities promote tourism centered on the historic town square and the riverbank promenade.

Governance is by a mayor and a 15-member municipal council elected for four-year terms. The town hosts two primary schools and a secondary school, plus a small health clinic. Transportation relies on regional roads; the nearest rail line lies several kilometers away.