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

As per Census 2011, Chargaon village has a total population of 479 people, consisting of 222 males and 257 females. The village has 88 households and a sex ratio of 1,157 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 132 literate and 347 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 474 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chargaon are given below:

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