Indian Village Directory

Cholai Village

Cholai is an inhabited village in Poladpur Taluka of Raigarh district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 555172, the Census 2011 record lists 398 people in 80 households and the reported area is 67.8 hectares. The local references include Poladpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Mahad at about 19 km.

In short:

Cholai is a village in Poladpur Taluka, Raigarh district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 555172 and 398 people in 80 households.

Village Code555172
Population398
Households80
Area67.8 hectares
Nearest TownMahad

Detailed village profile

Cholai at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 398 people, 67.8 hectares of reported area and Mahad as the nearest town reference for Cholai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra
District Raigarh
Taluka Poladpur
CD Block Poladpur
  • Cholai falls under Poladpur Taluka in Raigarh district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 555172.
  • The record lists 398 people living in 80 households.
  • The reported village area is 67.8 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Mahad.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Cholai
Census Village Code
555172
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Raigarh
District Census Code
520
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Poladpur
Sub-district Census Code
04186
CD Block
Poladpur
Households
80
Population
398
Male Population
199
Female Population
199
Sex Ratio
1,000
Area
67.8 hectares
Area
0.68 sq km
Nearest Town
Mahad
Nearest Town Distance
19 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 587.02 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.97 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 16.58% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 6.53% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Cholai in the official administrative record. Census village code 555172 and Poladpur CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
520
Sub-district Census Code
04186
Village Census Code
555172
CD Block Code
0237
CD Block Name
Poladpur

Location and Distance

Mahad is the nearest town listed for Cholai, about 19 km away. Alibag is listed as the district headquarters at about 132 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Poladpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
19 km
District Headquarter
Alibag
Distance from District Headquarter
132 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Mahad
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
19 km
Nearest Town
Mahad
Distance from Nearest Town
19 km
Total Geographical Area
67.8 hectares
Area
0.68 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 398 people in 80 households, with 199 male residents and 199 female residents. The average household size is 4.97, and SC share is 16.58% and ST share is 6.53% for Cholai. Population density works out to about 587.02 people per sq km.

Total Households
80
Total Population
398
Male Population
199
Female Population
199
Sex Ratio
1,000
Average Household Size
4.97
SC Population
66
SC Male Population
36
SC Female Population
30
SC Population Share
16.58
ST Population
26
ST Male Population
11
ST Female Population
15
ST Population Share
6.53
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Cholai list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Cholai include river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Cholai include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
National Highway
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Cholai include Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Cholai is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 18 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Cholai show that net sown area is 11 hectares and irrigated land is 11 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
36 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4.8 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
11.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
11.0

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Private Others
Available
Private Others Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cholai village located?

Cholai is in Poladpur Taluka of Raigarh district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Cholai village in?

Cholai village is in Raigarh district.

Which state is Cholai village in?

Cholai village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Cholai under?

Cholai comes under Poladpur Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Cholai?

The Census village code of Cholai is 555172.

What is the population of Cholai village?

The village record lists 398 people and 80 households for Cholai.

How many households are in Cholai village?

The village record lists 80 households for Cholai.

What is the male and female population of Cholai?

The record lists 199 male residents and 199 female residents for Cholai.

What is the sex ratio of Cholai village?

The sex ratio of Cholai is 1,000 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Cholai village?

The reported geographical area of Cholai is 67.8 hectares.

What is the population density of Cholai village?

The approximate population density of Cholai is 587.02 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Cholai?

The nearest town listed for Cholai is Mahad, about 19 km away.

How far is Cholai from the district headquarters?

Cholai is about 132 km from Alibag, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Cholai from the sub-district headquarters?

Cholai is about 19 km from Poladpur, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Cholai?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Cholai.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Cholai?

For Cholai, net sown area is 11 hectares and irrigated land is 11 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Cholai.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Cholai.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.