Chevane - Karjat, Raigad

Chevane is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from Karjat and around 108 km from Alibag. Nandgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chevane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chevane is 553568. The village covers a total geographical area of 524 hectares and falls under the 410101 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Chevane

According to the 2011 Census, Chevane village had a total population of 529 people, including 274 males and 255 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.09%, with male literacy at 79.50% and female literacy at 57.48%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 393.

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

Nearby Villages of Chevane

Chevane 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 Chevane

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Chevane. The nearest railway station is Shelu, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Chevane is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Chevane is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chevane

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

Health Facilities in Chevane

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

FAQs about Chevane