Charka - Beohari, Shahdol

Charka is a village situated in the Beohari tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beohari and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Charka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Charka is 500944. The village covers a total geographical area of 1279.27 hectares and falls under the 484774 pincode. Beohari is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Charka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Charka

According to the 2011 Census, Charka village had a total population of 1,869 people, including 971 males and 898 females, living in 440 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.50%, with male literacy at 60.81% and female literacy at 41.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 124, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,009.

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

Nearby Villages of Charka

Charka 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 Charka

Charka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhataini, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beohari to Charka is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Charka is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Charka

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

Health Facilities in Charka

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

FAQs about Charka