Chargaon - Tumsar, Bhandara

Chargaon is a village situated in the Tumsar tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tumsar and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Chargaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chargaon is 536786. The village covers a total geographical area of 399.44 hectares and falls under the 441913 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Chargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Chargaon village had a total population of 1,019 people, including 528 males and 491 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.17%, with male literacy at 92.57% and female literacy at 73.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Chargaon

Chargaon 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 Chargaon

Chargaon 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 Tumsar Road, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumsar to Chargaon is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Chargaon is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chargaon

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

Health Facilities in Chargaon

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

FAQs about Chargaon