Chargi - Peterwar, Bokaro

Chargi is a village situated in the Peterwar subdivision of Bokaro district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Peterwar and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Bokaro. Chargi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chargi is 362436. The village covers a total geographical area of 856 hectares and falls under the 829121 pincode. Bermo is the nearest town.

Chargi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gomiya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Giridih Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chargi

According to the 2011 Census, Chargi village had a total population of 3,133 people, including 1,610 males and 1,523 females, living in 652 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.71%, with male literacy at 68.81% and female literacy at 41.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,407.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chargi

Chargi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Chargi

Chargi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harubera, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Bokaro to Chargi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chargi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chargi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Chargi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chargi village are given below:

FAQs about Chargi