Charkwah - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Charkwah is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Hidwah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Charkwah village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Charkwah is 501035. The village covers a total geographical area of 1270.57 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Beohari is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Charkwah 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 Charkwah

As per Census 2011, Charkwah village has a total population of 794 people, consisting of 406 males and 388 females. The village has 169 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 161 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 345 literate and 449 illiterate residents. Additionally, 91 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 221 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Charkwah

Charkwah 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 Charkwah

Charkwah 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 68.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beohari to Charkwah is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Charkwah 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 Charkwah

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

Health Facilities in Charkwah

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

FAQs about Charkwah