Chafer - Patan, Satara

Chafer is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Maneri serves as the Village Panchayat for Chafer village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chafer is 564177. The village covers a total geographical area of 687.53 hectares and falls under the 415209 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Chafer 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 Chafer

According to the 2011 Census, Chafer village had a total population of 671 people, including 318 males and 353 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 1,110 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.14%, with male literacy at 82.59% and female literacy at 64.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 83.

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

Nearby Villages of Chafer

Chafer 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 Chafer

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Chafer. The nearest railway station is Aravali Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Chafer is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Chafer is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chafer

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

Health Facilities in Chafer

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

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