Chougarh - Athner, Betul

Chougarh is a village situated in the Athner tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Athner and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Akkalwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chougarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chougarh is 485425. The village covers a total geographical area of 846.11 hectares and falls under the 460110 pincode. Athner is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Chougarh

According to the 2011 Census, Chougarh village had a total population of 818 people, including 418 males and 400 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.80%, with male literacy at 67.40% and female literacy at 57.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 659.

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

Nearby Villages of Chougarh

Chougarh 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 Chougarh

Chougarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Betul, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athner to Chougarh is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Chougarh 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 Chougarh

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

Health Facilities in Chougarh

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

FAQs about Chougarh