Chowk Manivali - Khalapur, Raigad

Chowk Manivali is a village situated in the Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from Khalapur and around 65 km from Alibag. Chouk serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chowk Manivali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chowk Manivali is 553700. The village covers a total geographical area of 238 hectares and falls under the 410206 pincode. Khopoli is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Chowk Manivali

As per Census 2011, Chowk Manivali village has a total population of 3,309 people, consisting of 1,716 males and 1,593 females. The village has 735 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 382 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,158 literate and 1,151 illiterate residents. Additionally, 65 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 921 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chowk Manivali are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,3091,7161,593
Child Population (0–6 yrs)382203179
Scheduled Castes (SC)653332
Scheduled Tribes (ST)921478443
Literate Population2,1581,186972
Illiterate Population1,151530621

Nearby Villages of Chowk Manivali

Chowk Manivali 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)
NadhalNorth-West1.57 km
TupgaonSouth1.79 km
NanivaliNorth2.00 km
Pali Kh.South-West2.04 km
PadagheNorth-East2.23 km
MorbeEast2.30 km
LodhivaliWest2.70 km
SarangSouth-West2.81 km
AsareSouth3.47 km
Borgaon Bk.North-East3.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chowk Manivali

Chowk Manivali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chowk, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khopoli to Chowk Manivali is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Chowk Manivali is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chowk Manivali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chowk Manivali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Chowk Manivali

Where is Chowk Manivali located?

Chowk Manivali village is located in Khalapur Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chowk Manivali?

The Gram Panchayat of Chowk Manivali is Chouk.

What is the pincode of Chowk Manivali?

The pincode of Chowk Manivali is 410206.

What is the population of Chowk Manivali?

Chowk Manivali has a total population of 3,309, including 1,716 males and 1,593 females.

How many households are there in Chowk Manivali?

There are 735 households in Chowk Manivali.

What is the literacy rate in Chowk Manivali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chowk Manivali is 65.22%. Male literacy is 69.11% and female literacy is 61.02%.