Chavani - Khalapur, Raigad

Chavani is a village situated in the Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from Khalapur and around 80 km from Alibag. Chavani village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chavani is 553816. The village covers a total geographical area of 1871.54 hectares and falls under the 410203 pincode. Khopoli is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Chavani 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 Chavani

According to the 2011 Census, Chavani village had a total population of 726 people, including 359 males and 367 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.97%, with male literacy at 67.75% and female literacy at 50.32%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 345.

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

Nearby Villages of Chavani

Chavani 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 Chavani

Chavani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khandala, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khopoli to Chavani is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Chavani is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chavani

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

Health Facilities in Chavani

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

FAQs about Chavani