Chimthane - Sindkhede, Dhule

Chimthane is a village situated in the Sindkhede tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindkhede and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Chimathane serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chimthane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chimthane is 526222. The village covers a total geographical area of 920 hectares and falls under the 425407 pincode. Dondaicha is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Chimthane

As per Census 2011, Chimthane village has a total population of 4,197 people, consisting of 2,151 males and 2,046 females. The village has 888 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 489 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,977 literate and 1,220 illiterate residents. Additionally, 237 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 491 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,1972,1512,046
Child Population (0–6 yrs)489270219
Scheduled Castes (SC)237115122
Scheduled Tribes (ST)491253238
Literate Population2,9771,6111,366
Illiterate Population1,220540680

Nearby Villages of Chimthane

Chimthane 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)
PipariSouth-West2.83 km
NishaneSouth-East3.01 km
DarkhedaNorth-East3.07 km
SalveNorth-West3.82 km
MahalpurEast4.08 km
HatnurNorth4.30 km
AlaneNorth-East4.53 km
BabhaleNorth-East4.80 km
DaranaSouth5.56 km
AraveSouth-West5.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chimthane

Chimthane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindkheda, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dondaicha to Chimthane is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Chimthane is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chimthane

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chimthane

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chimthane 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 Chimthane

Where is Chimthane located?

Chimthane village is located in Sindkhede Tehsil, Dhule district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chimthane?

The Gram Panchayat of Chimthane is Chimathane.

What is the pincode of Chimthane?

The pincode of Chimthane is 425407.

What is the population of Chimthane?

Chimthane has a total population of 4,197, including 2,151 males and 2,046 females.

How many households are there in Chimthane?

There are 888 households in Chimthane.

What is the literacy rate in Chimthane?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chimthane is 70.93%. Male literacy is 74.90% and female literacy is 66.76%.