Chargaon - Bichhiya, Mandla

Chargaon is a village situated in the Bichhiya tehsil of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bichhiya and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Mandla. Chargaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chargaon is 493211. The village covers a total geographical area of 391.18 hectares and falls under the 481768 pincode. Bamhani is the nearest town, located about 15 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 625 people, including 283 males and 342 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 1,208 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.23%, with male literacy at 81.93% and female literacy at 49.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 579.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Simariya Kajanwada, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.6 km.

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

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