Chamchon - Saikheda, Narsimhapur

Chamchon is a village situated in the Saikheda tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from Gadarwara and around 63 km from Narsimhapur. Chamchon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chamchon is 490747. The village covers a total geographical area of 214.25 hectares and falls under the 487661 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Chamchon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tendukheda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chamchon

According to the 2011 Census, Chamchon village had a total population of 746 people, including 385 males and 361 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.87%, with male literacy at 76.88% and female literacy at 68.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 237, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 61.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population746385361
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1015249
Scheduled Castes (SC)237126111
Scheduled Tribes (ST)613031
Literate Population470256214
Illiterate Population276129147

Nearby Villages of Chamchon

Chamchon 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhapaNorth1.34 km
Gujar JhiriyaNorth-East1.57 km
AtthaisaNorth-East2.42 km
Chirah KalanSouth-East2.65 km
NiwariWest2.97 km
BodriSouth-West3.01 km
Chirah KhurdSouth-East3.17 km
NeemuchNorth-West3.78 km
SukriEast4.10 km
Khairi KalanNorth4.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chamchon

Public transport in the Chamchon is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gadarwara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Chamchon is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Chamchon is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chamchon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Chamchon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chamchon

Where is Chamchon located?

Chamchon village is located in Saikheda Tehsil, Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chamchon?

Chamchon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chamchon?

The pincode of Chamchon is 487661.

What is the population of Chamchon?

Chamchon had a total population of 746, including 385 males and 361 females.

How many households are there in Chamchon?

Chamchon had 151 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chamchon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chamchon was 72.87%. Male literacy was 76.88% and female literacy was 68.59%.