Chamala - Ashti, Wardha

Chamala is a village situated in the Ashti tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ashti and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Thar serves as the Village Panchayat for Chamala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chamala is 533453. The village covers a total geographical area of 270.68 hectares and falls under the 442202 pincode. Arvi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Chamala

According to the 2011 Census, Chamala village had a total population of 464 people, including 257 males and 207 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 805 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.82%, with male literacy at 87.77% and female literacy at 78.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 99.

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

Nearby Villages of Chamala

Chamala 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 Chamala

Public transport in the Chamala is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Morshi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arvi to Chamala is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Chamala is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chamala

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

Health Facilities in Chamala

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

FAQs about Chamala