Chari - Ghansaur, Seoni

Chari is a village situated in the Ghansaur tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansaur and around 114 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Chari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chari is 496124. The village covers a total geographical area of 321.88 hectares and falls under the 480997 pincode. Jabalpur is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

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

Population of Chari

According to the 2011 Census, Chari village had a total population of 749 people, including 374 males and 375 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.76%, with male literacy at 77.02% and female literacy at 50.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 580.

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 Population749374375
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1065254
Scheduled Castes (SC)502723
Scheduled Tribes (ST)580288292
Literate Population410248162
Illiterate Population339126213

Nearby Villages of Chari

Chari 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)
UmarpaniSouth-East1.86 km
Rajgadhi Ryt.West2.17 km
DhobiNorth-East2.76 km
MundaSouth3.28 km
Bhatte KhariSouth-West3.36 km
PadariyaWest3.40 km
BarelaEast3.66 km
Bineki KalanSouth-East4.95 km
GorakhpurEast5.62 km
Chargaon Ryt.West6.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chari

Chari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Binaiki, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Jabalpur to Chari is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Chari is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Chari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chari

Where is Chari located?

Chari village is located in Ghansaur Tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chari?

Chari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chari?

The pincode of Chari is 480997.

What is the population of Chari?

Chari had a total population of 749, including 374 males and 375 females.

How many households are there in Chari?

Chari had 188 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chari was 63.76%. Male literacy was 77.02% and female literacy was 50.47%.