Chaukul - Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg

Chaukul is a village situated in the Sawantwadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sawantwadi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Chaukul village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaukul is 566871. The village covers a total geographical area of 1590 hectares and falls under the 416550 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Chaukul

According to the 2011 Census, Chaukul village had a total population of 1,254 people, including 591 males and 663 females, living in 397 households. The sex ratio was 1,122 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.14%, with male literacy at 86.03% and female literacy at 63.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaukul

Chaukul 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 Chaukul

Chaukul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Madure, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Chaukul is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Chaukul is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaukul

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

Health Facilities in Chaukul

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

FAQs about Chaukul