Chauke - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Chauke is a village situated in the Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malwan and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Chouke serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chauke village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chauke is 566594. The village covers a total geographical area of 853.43 hectares and falls under the 416605 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Chauke 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 Chauke

As per Census 2011, Chauke village has a total population of 1,749 people, consisting of 870 males and 879 females. The village has 466 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 179 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,287 literate and 462 illiterate residents. Additionally, 301 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chauke

Chauke 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 Chauke

Chauke is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudal, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Chauke is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Chauke is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chauke

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

Health Facilities in Chauke

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

FAQs about Chauke