Chandargaon - Sudhagad, Raigad

Chandargaon is a village situated in the Sudhagad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from Pali and around 12 km from Alibag. Chandargaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandargaon is 554468. The village covers a total geographical area of 739 hectares and falls under the 410205 pincode. Khopoli is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Chandargaon 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 Chandargaon

As per Census 2011, Chandargaon village has a total population of 859 people, consisting of 462 males and 397 females. The village has 196 households and a sex ratio of 859 females per 1,000 males. There are 98 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 456 literate and 403 illiterate residents. Additionally, 61 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 459 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population859462397
Child Population (0–6 yrs)984454
Scheduled Castes (SC)613823
Scheduled Tribes (ST)459244215
Literate Population456297159
Illiterate Population403165238

Nearby Villages of Chandargaon

Chandargaon 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)
HatondNorth-East2.68 km
KhandpoliSouth2.69 km
DahigaonSouth-East3.09 km
MahagaonWest3.43 km
DhokshetEast3.99 km
DhamniNorth-West4.12 km
AghaiNorth4.32 km
GondavNorth-East4.55 km
KaveleSouth4.58 km
PadsareSouth-West4.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chandargaon

Chandargaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Monkey Hill, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khopoli to Chandargaon is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Chandargaon is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandargaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Chandargaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chandargaon

Where is Chandargaon located?

Chandargaon village is located in Sudhagad Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chandargaon?

Chandargaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chandargaon?

The pincode of Chandargaon is 410205.

What is the population of Chandargaon?

Chandargaon has a total population of 859, including 462 males and 397 females.

How many households are there in Chandargaon?

There are 196 households in Chandargaon.

What is the literacy rate in Chandargaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chandargaon is 53.08%. Male literacy is 64.29% and female literacy is 40.05%.