Chuna Kolwan Village Overview
Chuna Kolwan is a village in Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It lies about 24 km from Rajapur tehsil headquarters and around 78 km from Ratnagiri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Chunakolavan is the Gram Panchayat for Chuna Kolwan village.
The sections below provide essential information about Chuna Kolwan village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chuna Kolwan is 566163. The village covers a geographical area of 566 hectares and has a pincode of 416705. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.
Chuna Kolwan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Chuna Kolwan
Population & Demographics of Chuna Kolwan
This section provides population and demographic details of Chuna Kolwan village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 495 | 223 | 272 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 40 | 20 | 20 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 326 | 164 | 162 |
| Illiterate Population | 169 | 59 | 110 |
Key population details of Chuna Kolwan village are given below:
- Chuna Kolwan village is a small village with a total population of around 495, including approximately 223 males and 272 females, with a sex ratio of 1219 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 11 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Chuna Kolwan village is good, with a literacy rate of about 65.86%.
- There are around 128 households in Chuna Kolwan village.
Transport & Connectivity of Chuna Kolwan
Transport facilities help residents of Chuna Kolwan village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Chuna Kolwan
The following villages are located close to Chuna Kolwan and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chuna Kolwan
- Where is Chuna Kolwan located?
- Chuna Kolwan village is located in Rajapur Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Chuna Kolwan?
- The Gram Panchayat of Chuna Kolwan is Chunakolavan (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Chuna Kolwan?
- The pincode of Chuna Kolwan is 416705.
- What is the population of Chuna Kolwan?
- Chuna Kolwan has a total population of 495, including 223 males and 272 females.
- How many households are there in Chuna Kolwan?
- There are 128 households in Chuna Kolwan.
- What is the literacy rate in Chuna Kolwan?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chuna Kolwan is 65.86%. Male literacy is 73.54% and female literacy is 59.56%.