Chorkhopadi - Darwha, Yavatmal

Chorkhopadi is a village situated in the Darwha tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Darwha and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Chorkhopdi serves as the Village Panchayat for Chorkhopadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chorkhopadi is 542559. The village covers a total geographical area of 610.17 hectares and falls under the 445202 pincode. Darwha is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Chorkhopadi

According to the 2011 Census, Chorkhopadi village had a total population of 864 people, including 441 males and 423 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.43%, with male literacy at 92.68% and female literacy at 79.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 191.

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

Nearby Villages of Chorkhopadi

Chorkhopadi 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 Chorkhopadi

Chorkhopadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Darwha to Chorkhopadi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Chorkhopadi is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chorkhopadi

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

Health Facilities in Chorkhopadi

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

FAQs about Chorkhopadi