Charhet - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Charhet is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Charhet village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Charhet is 501188. The village covers a total geographical area of 804.67 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Jaisinghnagar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Charhet

According to the 2011 Census, Charhet village had a total population of 2,023 people, including 1,005 males and 1,018 females, living in 497 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.70%, with male literacy at 72.20% and female literacy at 61.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 709.

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

Nearby Villages of Charhet

Charhet 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 Charhet

Charhet 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 Duvri Kalan, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisinghnagar to Charhet is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Charhet is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Charhet

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

Health Facilities in Charhet

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

FAQs about Charhet