Chargaon - Ghoda Dongri, Betul

Chargaon is a village situated in the Ghoda Dongri tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. Rathanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chargaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chargaon is 485889. The village covers a total geographical area of 284.52 hectares and falls under the 460443 pincode. Sarni is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Chargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Chargaon village had a total population of 683 people, including 357 males and 326 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.41%, with male literacy at 69.58% and female literacy at 43.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 406.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population683357326
Child Population (0–6 yrs)964848
Scheduled Castes (SC)392316
Scheduled Tribes (ST)406212194
Literate Population337215122
Illiterate Population346142204

Nearby Villages of Chargaon

Chargaon 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Khakra Koylari (keolari)North-West1.72 km
Kesiya (dhana) ViranEast1.83 km
DehariSouth2.70 km
Mehakar (mehakal)North-East2.70 km
RanipurSouth-East2.76 km
Dudhawani RytWest3.53 km
Hira WadiEast3.60 km
SadakwadaNorth3.61 km
GhodawadiSouth-West3.97 km
Phoolgohan (ryt)North-West4.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chargaon

Chargaon 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 Ghoradongri, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarni to Chargaon is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Chargaon is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chargaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Chargaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chargaon

Where is Chargaon located?

Chargaon village is located in Ghoda Dongri Tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chargaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Chargaon is Rathanpur.

What is the pincode of Chargaon?

The pincode of Chargaon is 460443.

What is the population of Chargaon?

Chargaon had a total population of 683, including 357 males and 326 females.

How many households are there in Chargaon?

Chargaon had 143 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chargaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chargaon was 57.41%. Male literacy was 69.58% and female literacy was 43.88%.