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

As per Census 2011, Chinchwali village has a total population of 689 people, consisting of 356 males and 333 females. The village has 137 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 506 literate and 183 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chinchwali are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population689356333
Child Population (0–6 yrs)713932
Scheduled Castes (SC)211
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population506281225
Illiterate Population18375108

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KadavSouth1.36 km
Kalamboli Tarf WarediNorth1.41 km
SalvadNorth-West1.60 km
TakaveSouth-East1.69 km
ChandhaiWest2.15 km
MarkewadiSouth2.57 km
MircholiNorth2.88 km
AnjapNorth-East2.93 km
BhaliwadiEast2.96 km
WadawaliSouth-West2.99 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Chinchwali

Where is Chinchwali located?

Chinchwali village is located in Karjat Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chinchwali?

The Gram Panchayat of Chinchwali is Nasrapur.

What is the pincode of Chinchwali?

The pincode of Chinchwali is 410201.

What is the population of Chinchwali?

Chinchwali has a total population of 689, including 356 males and 333 females.

How many households are there in Chinchwali?

There are 137 households in Chinchwali.

What is the literacy rate in Chinchwali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chinchwali is 73.44%. Male literacy is 78.93% and female literacy is 67.57%.