Charagaon - Similiguda, Koraput
Charagaon is a village situated in the Similiguda tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Similiguda and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Pitaguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Charagaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Charagaon is 429955. The village covers a total geographical area of 691.96 hectares and falls under the 764036 pincode. Kotpad is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Charagaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pottangi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Charagaon
As per Census 2011, Charagaon village has a total population of 1,264 people, consisting of 581 males and 683 females. The village has 350 households and a sex ratio of 1,175 females per 1,000 males. There are 200 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 492 literate and 772 illiterate residents. Additionally, 80 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 876 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Charagaon are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,264 | 581 | 683 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 200 | 93 | 107 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 80 | 39 | 41 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 876 | 398 | 478 |
| Literate Population | 492 | 298 | 194 |
| Illiterate Population | 772 | 283 | 489 |
Nearby Villages of Charagaon
Charagaon is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Charagaon
Public transport in the Charagaon is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotpad to Charagaon is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Charagaon is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Charagaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Charagaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Charagaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Charagaon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Charagaon
Where is Charagaon located?
Charagaon village is located in Similiguda Tehsil, Koraput district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Charagaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Charagaon is Pitaguda.
What is the pincode of Charagaon?
The pincode of Charagaon is 764036.
What is the population of Charagaon?
Charagaon has a total population of 1,264, including 581 males and 683 females.
How many households are there in Charagaon?
There are 350 households in Charagaon.
What is the literacy rate in Charagaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Charagaon is 38.92%. Male literacy is 51.29% and female literacy is 28.40%.