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

As per Census 2011, Chamchon village has a total population of 746 people, consisting of 385 males and 361 females. The village has 151 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 470 literate and 276 illiterate residents. Additionally, 237 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 61 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
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 has a total population of 746, including 385 males and 361 females.

How many households are there in Chamchon?

There are 151 households in Chamchon.

What is the literacy rate in Chamchon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chamchon is 63.00%. Male literacy is 66.49% and female literacy is 59.28%.