Chari - Vijayraghavgarh, Katni

Chari is a village situated in the Vijayraghavgarh tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vijayraghavgarh and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Chari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chari is 488521. The village covers a total geographical area of 738.94 hectares and falls under the 483880 pincode. Vijayraghavgarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Chari

As per Census 2011, Chari village has a total population of 2,110 people, consisting of 1,065 males and 1,045 females. The village has 481 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 362 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,197 literate and 913 illiterate residents. Additionally, 273 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 499 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chari

Chari 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 Chari

Chari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhadanpur, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijayraghavgarh to Chari is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Chari 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 Chari

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

Health Facilities in Chari

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

FAQs about Chari