Chargaon - Sawali, Chandrapur

Chargaon is a village situated in the Sawali tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sawali and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Chargaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chargaon is 540928. The village covers a total geographical area of 312.35 hectares and falls under the 441225 pincode. Mul is the nearest town, located about 16 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 897 people, including 474 males and 423 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.85%, with male literacy at 84.21% and female literacy at 64.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 179, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 454.

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 Rajuli, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mul to Chargaon is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Chargaon is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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