Chargaon - Katol, Nagpur

Chargaon is a village situated in the Katol tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katol and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Chargaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chargaon is 534964. The village covers a total geographical area of 1020 hectares and falls under the 441502 pincode. Katol is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Chargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Chargaon village had a total population of 694 people, including 340 males and 354 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.29%, with male literacy at 89.46% and female literacy at 79.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 237, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 137.

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 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sonkhamb, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katol to Chargaon is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Chargaon is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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:

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