Chore - Karad, Satara

Chore is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 47 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Chore village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chore is 564474. The village covers a total geographical area of 809 hectares and falls under the 415109 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Chore village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karad North Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Satara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chore

According to the 2011 Census, Chore village had a total population of 2,181 people, including 1,127 males and 1,054 females, living in 498 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.58%, with male literacy at 90.74% and female literacy at 78.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 440, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,1811,1271,054
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19611284
Scheduled Castes (SC)440236204
Scheduled Tribes (ST)954
Literate Population1,679921758
Illiterate Population502206296

Nearby Villages of Chore

Chore 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MaraliNorth-West2.19 km
KoriwaleSouth-East2.35 km
Vadgaon UmbrajNorth-East2.98 km
MathanewadiSouth3.10 km
JalagewadiSouth-West3.12 km
ChorajwadiWest3.68 km
IndoliEast3.78 km
DhavarwadiNorth-West4.20 km
SabalwadiSouth-East4.20 km
PalNorth4.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chore

Chore is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Masur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Chore is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Chore is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chore

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chore

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chore

Where is Chore located?

Chore village is located in Karad Tehsil, Satara district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Chore?

Chore is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chore?

The pincode of Chore is 415109.

What is the population of Chore?

Chore had a total population of 2,181, including 1,127 males and 1,054 females.

How many households are there in Chore?

Chore had 498 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chore?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chore was 84.58%. Male literacy was 90.74% and female literacy was 78.14%.