Charghat - Birsa, Balaghat

Charghat is a village situated in the Birsa tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 80 km from Baihar and around 80 km from Balaghat. Songudda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Charghat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Charghat is 498061. The village covers a total geographical area of 1588.46 hectares and falls under the 481105 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Charghat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baihar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Charghat

According to the 2011 Census, Charghat village had a total population of 674 people, including 329 males and 345 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.07%, with male literacy at 60.43% and female literacy at 51.77%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 661.

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

Nearby Villages of Charghat

Charghat 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 Charghat

Charghat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balaghat Junction, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Charghat is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Charghat is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Charghat

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

Health Facilities in Charghat

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

FAQs about Charghat