Chorwad - Raver, Jalgaon

Chorwad is a village situated in the Raver tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raver and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Ajanad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chorwad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chorwad is 526881. The village covers a total geographical area of 288.55 hectares and falls under the 425508 pincode. Raver is the nearest town, located about 17 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 Raver Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Chorwad

According to the 2011 Census, Chorwad village had a total population of 807 people, including 433 males and 374 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.42%, with male literacy at 76.06% and female literacy at 59.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 208, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 81.

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

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:

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 Waghoda, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raver to Chorwad is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Chorwad is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 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:

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:

FAQs about Chorwad