Chafet
About Chafet
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Chafet village is 565881. Chafet village is located in Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Lanja (tehsildar office) and 24km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Punas is the gram panchayat of Chafet village.
The total geographical area of village is 157.19 hectares. Chafet has a total population of 513 peoples, out of which male population is 261 while female population is 252. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 965 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of chafet village is 68.81% out of which 77.39% males and 59.92% females are literate. There are about 117 houses in chafet village. Pincode of chafet village locality is 416760.
When it comes to administration, Chafet village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Chafet village comes under Rajapur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency. Ratnagiri is nearest town to chafet village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.
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Population of Chafet
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 513 | 261 | 252 |
| Children (0-6) | 45 | 25 | 20 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 353 | 202 | 151 |
| Illiterate Population | 160 | 59 | 101 |
Connectivity of Chafet
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chafet
Where is Chafet located?
Chafet village is situated in Lanja Tehsil, within the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chafet?
The Gram Panchayat of Chafet is Punas (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Chafet?
The pincode of Chafet is 416760, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Chafet as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chafet is 513, with 261 males and 252 females.
How many households are there in Chafet as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Chafet village has a total of 117 households.
What is the literacy rate in Chafet as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chafet is 68.81%. The male literacy rate is 77.39%, while the female literacy rate is 59.92%.