Charkhari State is a town in  Mahoba district  of  Uttar Pradesh   state ,  India . Charkhari State is located at  25.4°N 79.75°E . It has an average elevation of 184 metres (603 feet). Charkhari is also known as the 'Kashmir of  Bundelkhand '. The town is surrounded by many lakes.

As of 2001 India  census , Charkhari had a population of 23,823. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Charkhari state has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average with male literacy of 68% and female literacy of 47%. 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.