Chargaon - Harrai, Chhindwara

Chargaon is a village situated in the Harrai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harrai and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Marhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chargaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chargaon is 494032. The village covers a total geographical area of 950.05 hectares and falls under the 480224 pincode. Harrai is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Chargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Chargaon village had a total population of 479 people, including 222 males and 257 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 1,158 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 33.00%, with male literacy at 43.09% and female literacy at 24.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 474.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Chargaon

Chargaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bohani, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harrai to Chargaon is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Chargaon is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 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:

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:

FAQs about Chargaon