Chinchwali - Karjat, Raigad

Chinchwali is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from Karjat and around 109 km from Alibag. Nasrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chinchwali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chinchwali is 553609. The village covers a total geographical area of 284.14 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Chinchwali 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 Chinchwali

According to the 2011 Census, Chinchwali village had a total population of 689 people, including 356 males and 333 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.88%, with male literacy at 88.64% and female literacy at 74.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Chinchwali

Chinchwali 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 Chinchwali

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Chinchwali. The nearest railway station is Bhivpuri Road, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Chinchwali is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Chinchwali is about 109 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 Chinchwali

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

Health Facilities in Chinchwali

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

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