Chargaon - Bankhedi, Narmadapuram

Chargaon is a village situated in the Bankhedi tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Bankhedi and around 110 km from Hoshangabad. Jasarwani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chargaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chargaon is 487978. The village covers a total geographical area of 257.84 hectares and falls under the 461990 pincode. Pipariya is the nearest town, located about 32 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 676 people, including 349 males and 327 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.09%, with male literacy at 73.04% and female literacy at 50.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 132.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Bankhedi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipariya to Chargaon is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Chargaon is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 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