Chulhad - Tumsar, Bhandara

Chulhad is a village situated in the Tumsar tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tumsar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Chulhad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chulhad is 536720. The village covers a total geographical area of 1159 hectares and falls under the 441915 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Chulhad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chulhad

According to the 2011 Census, Chulhad village had a total population of 3,841 people, including 1,933 males and 1,908 females, living in 862 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.21%, with male literacy at 89.43% and female literacy at 74.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 279, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 237.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chulhad

Chulhad 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 Chulhad

Chulhad is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gobarwahi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumsar to Chulhad is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Chulhad is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chulhad

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

Health Facilities in Chulhad

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

FAQs about Chulhad