Chamgaon - Dharangaon, Jalgaon

Chamgaon is a village situated in the Dharangaon tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharangaon and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Chamgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chamgaon is 527319. The village covers a total geographical area of 451.38 hectares and falls under the 425104 pincode. Dharangaon is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Chamgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Chamgaon village had a total population of 986 people, including 501 males and 485 females, living in 232 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.22%, with male literacy at 78.05% and female literacy at 64.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 134.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population986501485
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1005941
Scheduled Castes (SC)744034
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1346965
Literate Population631345286
Illiterate Population355156199

Nearby Villages of Chamgaon

Chamgaon 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)
WaktukiSouth-East1.85 km
DahiduleEast2.31 km
Ahire Bk.South-West2.40 km
BabhulgaonWest2.55 km
Sonwad Bk.South2.67 km
JamodNorth2.95 km
Anjan VihireSouth-East2.99 km
Ahire Kh.South-West3.40 km
KhamkhedeEast4.32 km
Sonwad Kh.South4.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chamgaon

Public transport in the Chamgaon is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chavalkhede, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharangaon to Chamgaon is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Chamgaon is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chamgaon

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chamgaon 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 Chamgaon

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

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

FAQs about Chamgaon

Where is Chamgaon located?

Chamgaon village is located in Dharangaon Tehsil, Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chamgaon?

Chamgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chamgaon?

The pincode of Chamgaon is 425104.

What is the population of Chamgaon?

Chamgaon had a total population of 986, including 501 males and 485 females.

How many households are there in Chamgaon?

Chamgaon had 232 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chamgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chamgaon was 71.22%. Male literacy was 78.05% and female literacy was 64.41%.