Chilhar

Chilhar is a village located in Palghar tehsil of Thane district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Palghar (tehsildar office) and 127km away from district headquarter Thane. As per 2009 stats, Aavdhani is the gram panchayat of Chilhar village.

Here you can discover what makes Chilhar unique in its vibrant Palghar-Thane region. You’ll see Chilhar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chilhar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chilhar is 552337. The village spans a total geographical area of 592 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 401201. Palghar is nearest town to Chilhar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chilhar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Boisar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Palghar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chilhar

Population of Chilhar

According to the 2011 Census, Chilhar has a total population of about 777, with approximately 377 males and 400 females. The sex ratio is around 1061 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 134 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 761. The overall literacy rate is approximately 36.42%, with male literacy at about 46.68% and female literacy near 26.75%. There are around 163 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chilhar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chilhar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chilhar. As per the 2011 stats, Chilhar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chilhar

Knowing the nearby villages of Chilhar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chilhar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chilhar