Chorwad - Parola, Jalgaon

Chorwad is a village situated in the Parola tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parola and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Chorwad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chorwad is 527614. The village covers a total geographical area of 2217 hectares and falls under the 425111 pincode. Parola is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Chorwad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Erandol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chorwad

According to the 2011 Census, Chorwad village had a total population of 2,108 people, including 1,108 males and 1,000 females, living in 471 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.55%, with male literacy at 74.45% and female literacy at 62.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 487.

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 Population2,1081,1081,000
Child Population (0–6 yrs)210110100
Scheduled Castes (SC)1497871
Scheduled Tribes (ST)487254233
Literate Population1,301743558
Illiterate Population807365442

Nearby Villages of Chorwad

Chorwad 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)
BhondandigarNorth2.01 km
VasantwadiEast2.32 km
PopatnagarNorth-West2.73 km
AanchalgaonEast3.79 km
MangrulNorth4.12 km
ChahutreNorth-East4.33 km
Walwadi Bk.South4.44 km
Walwadi Kh.South4.95 km
ShirasmaniWest5.10 km
MorfalNorth-West5.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chorwad

Chorwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nagardevla, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parola to Chorwad is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Chorwad is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chorwad

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chorwad

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chorwad

Where is Chorwad located?

Chorwad village is located in Parola Tehsil, Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chorwad?

Chorwad is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chorwad?

The pincode of Chorwad is 425111.

What is the population of Chorwad?

Chorwad had a total population of 2,108, including 1,108 males and 1,000 females.

How many households are there in Chorwad?

Chorwad had 471 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chorwad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chorwad was 68.55%. Male literacy was 74.45% and female literacy was 62.00%.