Chargo - Birni, Giridih

Chargo is a village situated in the Birni subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Birni and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Chongakhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chargo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chargo is 352410. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.18 hectares and falls under the 815316 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town.

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

Population of Chargo

According to the 2011 Census, Chargo village had a total population of 1,017 people, including 502 males and 515 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.76%, with male literacy at 88.21% and female literacy at 62.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 285.

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

Nearby Villages of Chargo

Chargo 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 Chargo

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Chargo. The nearest railway station is Hazaribagh Road, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Chargo is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chargo

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

Health Facilities in Chargo

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

FAQs about Chargo