Pachgaon - Chand, Chhindwara

Pachgaon is a village situated in the Chand tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Chaurai and around 50 km from Chhindwara. Pachgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pachgaon is 494387. The village covers a total geographical area of 716.2 hectares and falls under the 480110 pincode. Chaurai Khas is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Pachgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Pachgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Pachgaon village had a total population of 1,226 people, including 659 males and 567 females, living in 254 households. The sex ratio was 860 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.94%, with male literacy at 72.88% and female literacy at 55.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 184, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 244.

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

Nearby Villages of Pachgaon

Pachgaon 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 Pachgaon

Pachgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Markahandi U Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chaurai Khas to Pachgaon is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Pachgaon is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pachgaon

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

Health Facilities in Pachgaon

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

FAQs about Pachgaon