Chandap - Ambarnath, Thane

Chandap is a village situated in the Ambarnath tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ambarnath and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Sagaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Chandap village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandap is 553054. The village covers a total geographical area of 241 hectares and falls under the 421503 pincode. Badlapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Chandap

According to the 2011 Census, Chandap village had a total population of 416 people, including 203 males and 213 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.74%, with male literacy at 82.68% and female literacy at 71.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandap

Chandap 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 Chandap

Chandap is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vangani, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badlapur to Chandap is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Chandap is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandap

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

Health Facilities in Chandap

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

FAQs about Chandap