Chehel - Mangrulpir, Washim

Chehel is a village situated in the Mangrulpir tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangrulpir and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Chehel Tandali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chehel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chehel is 530790. The village covers a total geographical area of 192 hectares and falls under the 444403 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Chehel

According to the 2011 Census, Chehel village had a total population of 978 people, including 557 males and 421 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 756 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.07%, with male literacy at 95.16% and female literacy at 80.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Chehel

Chehel 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 Chehel

Chehel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrulpir to Chehel is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Chehel is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chehel

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

Health Facilities in Chehel

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

FAQs about Chehel