Chauke - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Chauke is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Mahaluge serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chauke village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chauke is 566072. The village covers a total geographical area of 289.47 hectares and falls under the 416702 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Chauke village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chauke

According to the 2011 Census, Chauke village had a total population of 284 people, including 124 males and 160 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 1,290 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.29%, with male literacy at 90.57% and female literacy at 67.59%.

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

Nearby Villages of Chauke

Chauke 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 Chauke

Chauke is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajapur Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Chauke is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Chauke is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chauke

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

Health Facilities in Chauke

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

FAQs about Chauke