Chargaon - Ambarnath, Thane

Chargaon is a village situated in the Ambarnath tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ambarnath and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Chargoan serves as the Village Panchayat for Chargaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chargaon is 553067. The village covers a total geographical area of 1974 hectares and falls under the 421503 pincode. Badlapur is the nearest town, located about 12 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 Murbad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Chargaon village had a total population of 3,436 people, including 1,723 males and 1,713 females, living in 653 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.79%, with male literacy at 75.68% and female literacy at 59.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,567.

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

Public transport in the Chargaon is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Vangani, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badlapur to Chargaon is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Chargaon is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 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