Chinchghar - Khed, Ratnagiri

Chinchghar is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khed and around 129 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Chinchaghar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chinchghar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chinchghar is 564986. The village covers a total geographical area of 602 hectares and falls under the 415709 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 5 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 Dapoli 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 1,534 people, including 724 males and 810 females, living in 381 households. The sex ratio was 1,119 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.06%, with male literacy at 75.66% and female literacy at 61.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Chinchghar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khed, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Chinchghar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Chinchghar is about 129 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 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