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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Chimthane village had a total population of 4,197 people, including 2,151 males and 2,046 females, living in 888 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.29%, with male literacy at 85.65% and female literacy at 74.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 237, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 491.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Chimthane