Chas

Chas is a village located in Akola tehsil of Ahmadnagar district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 24km away from sub-district headquarter Akola (tehsildar office) and 120km away from district headquarter Ahmadnagar. As per 2009 stats, Chas village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Chas unique in its vibrant Akola-Ahmadnagar region. You’ll see Chas’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chas

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chas is 557307. The village spans a total geographical area of 1212 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 422610. Sangamner is nearest town to Chas village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 45km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chas village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Akole Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shirdi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chas

Population of Chas

According to the 2011 Census, Chas has a total population of about 2,096, with approximately 1,051 males and 1,045 females. The sex ratio is around 994 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 207 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 108 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 243. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.52%, with male literacy at about 80.97% and female literacy near 60.00%. There are around 450 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chas's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chas

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chas. As per the 2011 stats, Chas had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chas

Knowing the nearby villages of Chas helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chas.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chas