Chive - Sudhagad, Raigad

Chive is a village situated in the Sudhagad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from Pali and around 60 km from Alibag. Chive village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chive is 554494. The village covers a total geographical area of 271.39 hectares and falls under the 410205 pincode. Khopoli is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Chive 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 Chive

According to the 2011 Census, Chive village had a total population of 559 people, including 279 males and 280 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.80%, with male literacy at 83.79% and female literacy at 75.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 142.

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

Nearby Villages of Chive

Chive 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 Chive

Chive is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nagothane, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khopoli to Chive is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Chive is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chive

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

Health Facilities in Chive

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

FAQs about Chive