Chilhar - Shahapur, Thane

Chilhar is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 65 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Jambhulvad serves as the Village Panchayat for Chilhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilhar is 552793. The village covers a total geographical area of 520 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Chilhar 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 Chilhar

According to the 2011 Census, Chilhar village had a total population of 588 people, including 290 males and 298 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.76%, with male literacy at 56.05% and female literacy at 33.47%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 588.

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

Nearby Villages of Chilhar

Chilhar 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 Chilhar

Chilhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kasara, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Chilhar is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Chilhar is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chilhar

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

Health Facilities in Chilhar

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

FAQs about Chilhar