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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Chive village has a total population of 559 people, consisting of 279 males and 280 females. The village has 123 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 391 literate and 168 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 142 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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