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

As per Census 2011, Charhet village has a total population of 2,023 people, consisting of 1,005 males and 1,018 females. The village has 497 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 278 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,164 literate and 859 illiterate residents. Additionally, 107 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 709 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0231,0051,018
Child Population (0–6 yrs)278138140
Scheduled Castes (SC)1076047
Scheduled Tribes (ST)709352357
Literate Population1,164626538
Illiterate Population859379480

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PatharwarSouth2.57 km
BudhsarWest2.74 km
RatgaSouth-East2.91 km
Kunda TolaNorth-East2.97 km
Pateriya TolaSouth-West3.77 km
SaradpurSouth-West4.59 km
Mahua TolaSouth-East4.90 km
BansukliNorth5.43 km
PondiNorth-West5.49 km
Lukam TolaSouth-West5.58 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

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

FAQs about Charhet

Where is Charhet located?

Charhet village is located in Jaisinghnagar Tehsil, Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Charhet?

Charhet is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Charhet?

The pincode of Charhet is 484771.

What is the population of Charhet?

Charhet has a total population of 2,023, including 1,005 males and 1,018 females.

How many households are there in Charhet?

There are 497 households in Charhet.

What is the literacy rate in Charhet?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Charhet is 57.54%. Male literacy is 62.29% and female literacy is 52.85%.