Chaugan - Ramtek, Nagpur

Chaugan is a village situated in the Ramtek tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramtek and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Soneghat serves as the Village Panchayat for Chaugan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaugan is 535548. The village covers a total geographical area of 231.42 hectares and falls under the 441106 pincode. Ramtek is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Chaugan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ramtek Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Chaugan

According to the 2011 Census, Chaugan village had a total population of 1,378 people, including 708 males and 670 females, living in 383 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.95%, with male literacy at 68.08% and female literacy at 53.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 182, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 424.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaugan

Chaugan 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 Chaugan

Chaugan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ramtek, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramtek to Chaugan is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Chaugan is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaugan

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

Health Facilities in Chaugan

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

FAQs about Chaugan