Chinchghar - Pen, Raigad

Chinchghar is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from Pen and around 34 km from Alibag. Tarankhop serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chinchghar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chinchghar is 553895. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.73 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Chinchghar

According to the 2011 Census, Chinchghar village had a total population of 427 people, including 229 males and 198 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.58%, with male literacy at 90.05% and female literacy at 67.61%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Chinchghar

Chinchghar 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 Chinchghar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Chinchghar. The nearest railway station is Pen, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Chinchghar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Chinchghar is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chinchghar

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

Health Facilities in Chinchghar

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

FAQs about Chinchghar