Chorkhamari - Mohadi, Bhandara

Chorkhamari is a village situated in the Mohadi tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohadi and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Pipalgaon[zan] serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chorkhamari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chorkhamari is 536861. The village covers a total geographical area of 325.41 hectares and falls under the 441912 pincode. Bhandara is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Chorkhamari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tumsar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chorkhamari

As per Census 2011, Chorkhamari village has a total population of 695 people, consisting of 370 males and 325 females. The village has 151 households and a sex ratio of 878 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 449 literate and 246 illiterate residents. Additionally, 100 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 67 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chorkhamari are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population695370325
Child Population (0–6 yrs)794435
Scheduled Castes (SC)1005347
Scheduled Tribes (ST)673235
Literate Population449261188
Illiterate Population246109137

Nearby Villages of Chorkhamari

Chorkhamari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Khamari BkSouth1.58 km
SiteparNorth-West1.77 km
KhutsawariEast2.18 km
PimpalgaonWest2.45 km
MurmadiWest2.57 km
HardoliNorth-East2.92 km
TakaliSouth2.99 km
MahalgaonSouth-West3.33 km
PandharabodiNorth-West3.33 km
WaygaonWest3.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chorkhamari

Chorkhamari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khat, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhandara to Chorkhamari is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chorkhamari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Chorkhamari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Chorkhamari

Where is Chorkhamari located?

Chorkhamari village is located in Mohadi Tehsil, Bhandara district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chorkhamari?

The Gram Panchayat of Chorkhamari is Pipalgaon[zan].

What is the pincode of Chorkhamari?

The pincode of Chorkhamari is 441912.

What is the population of Chorkhamari?

Chorkhamari has a total population of 695, including 370 males and 325 females.

How many households are there in Chorkhamari?

There are 151 households in Chorkhamari.

What is the literacy rate in Chorkhamari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chorkhamari is 64.60%. Male literacy is 70.54% and female literacy is 57.85%.