Chargaon - Baraily, Raisen

Chargaon is a village situated in the Baraily tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baraily and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Chargaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chargaon is 484486. The village covers a total geographical area of 563.12 hectares and falls under the 464665 pincode. Baraily is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Chargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Chargaon village had a total population of 1,033 people, including 560 males and 473 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 845 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.96%, with male literacy at 74.41% and female literacy at 55.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 592, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 74.

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 Sobhapur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baraily to Chargaon is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Chargaon is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 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