Cherpoli - Shahapur, Thane

Cherpoli is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Cherpoli village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Cherpoli is 552726. The village covers a total geographical area of 405.85 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Cherpoli

According to the 2011 Census, Cherpoli village had a total population of 6,193 people, including 3,256 males and 2,937 females, living in 1,356 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.86%, with male literacy at 94.54% and female literacy at 84.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 462, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,129.

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

Nearby Villages of Cherpoli

Cherpoli 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 Cherpoli

Cherpoli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Asangaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Cherpoli is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Cherpoli is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Cherpoli

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

Health Facilities in Cherpoli

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

FAQs about Cherpoli