Cherwali - Shahapur, Thane

Cherwali is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Kanave serves as the Gram Panchayat for Cherwali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Cherwali is 552849. The village covers a total geographical area of 320 hectares and falls under the 421403 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Cherwali 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 Cherwali

As per Census 2011, Cherwali village has a total population of 902 people, consisting of 468 males and 434 females. The village has 186 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 635 literate and 267 illiterate residents. Additionally, 45 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Cherwali

Cherwali 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 Cherwali

Cherwali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Asangaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Cherwali is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Cherwali is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Cherwali

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

Health Facilities in Cherwali

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

FAQs about Cherwali