Chon - Ambarnath, Thane

Chon is a village situated in the Ambarnath tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ambarnath and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Chon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chon is 553048. The village covers a total geographical area of 717.87 hectares and falls under the 421503 pincode. Badlapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Chon 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 Chon

As per Census 2011, Chon village has a total population of 1,249 people, consisting of 642 males and 607 females. The village has 353 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 721 literate and 528 illiterate residents. Additionally, 55 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 884 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chon

Chon 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 Chon

Public transport in the Chon is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Badlapur, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badlapur to Chon is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Chon is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chon

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

Health Facilities in Chon

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

FAQs about Chon