Chavela - Armori, Gadchiroli
Chavela is a village situated in the Armori tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Armori and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Manapur serves as the Village Panchayat for Chavela village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chavela is 538535. The village covers a total geographical area of 487 hectares and falls under the 441217 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.
Chavela village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Chavela
According to the 2011 Census, Chavela village had a total population of 92 people, including 48 males and 44 females, living in 24 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.58%, with male literacy at 65.00% and female literacy at 47.22%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 92.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 92 | 48 | 44 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 92 | 48 | 44 |
| Literate Population | 43 | 26 | 17 |
| Illiterate Population | 49 | 22 | 27 |
Nearby Villages of Chavela
Chavela is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Chavela
Chavela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Chavela is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Chavela is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Chavela
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chavela village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Chavela
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chavela village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Chavela
Where is Chavela located?
Chavela village is located in Armori Tehsil, Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the Village Panchayat of Chavela?
The Village Panchayat of Chavela is Manapur.
What is the pincode of Chavela?
The pincode of Chavela is 441217.
What is the population of Chavela?
Chavela had a total population of 92, including 48 males and 44 females.
How many households are there in Chavela?
Chavela had 24 households.
What is the literacy rate in Chavela?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chavela was 56.58%. Male literacy was 65.00% and female literacy was 47.22%.