Chafal - Patan, Satara

Chafal is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Chafal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chafal is 564295. The village covers a total geographical area of 778 hectares and falls under the 415520 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Chafal

According to the 2011 Census, Chafal village had a total population of 2,978 people, including 1,480 males and 1,498 females, living in 689 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.49%, with male literacy at 95.07% and female literacy at 85.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 526, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Chafal

Chafal 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 Chafal

Chafal 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 66.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Chafal is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Chafal is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chafal

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

Health Facilities in Chafal

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

FAQs about Chafal