Chafeli - Kudal, Sindhudurg

Chafeli is a village situated in the Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kudal and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Vasoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chafeli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chafeli is 566761. The village covers a total geographical area of 695.23 hectares and falls under the 416519 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Chafeli

As per Census 2011, Chafeli village has a total population of 473 people, consisting of 240 males and 233 females. The village has 122 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 271 literate and 202 illiterate residents. Additionally, 101 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chafeli are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population473240233
Child Population (0–6 yrs)563323
Scheduled Castes (SC)1016239
Literate Population271150121
Illiterate Population20290112

Nearby Villages of Chafeli

Chafeli 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)
NileliWest3.91 km
PulasSouth4.04 km
SakirdeEast4.25 km
GothosWest6.04 km
UpavadeSouth-East6.14 km
AnjivadeNorth-East6.69 km
WasoliEast6.79 km
ChikkewadiNorth-West6.98 km
SawarwadSouth-East7.01 km
MoreSouth-West7.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chafeli

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chafeli. The nearest railway station is Zarap, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Chafeli is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Chafeli is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chafeli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Chafeli

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

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

FAQs about Chafeli

Where is Chafeli located?

Chafeli village is located in Kudal Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chafeli?

The Gram Panchayat of Chafeli is Vasoli.

What is the pincode of Chafeli?

The pincode of Chafeli is 416519.

What is the population of Chafeli?

Chafeli has a total population of 473, including 240 males and 233 females.

How many households are there in Chafeli?

There are 122 households in Chafeli.

What is the literacy rate in Chafeli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chafeli is 57.29%. Male literacy is 62.50% and female literacy is 51.93%.