Chafer Village
Chafer is a revenue village in Patan taluka, Satara district, Maharashtra. It had a population of 671 in 144 households (Census 2011).
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671 souls. 144 homes.
Patan taluka, Satara district, Maharashtra.
Chafer today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹4,750APMC Vai · 13 Nov 2026
- Bitter gourd₹2,850APMC Vai · 13 Nov 2026
- Bottle gourd₹1,800APMC Vai · 13 Nov 2026
Chafer at a glance
Chafer is a mid-sized village of Patan taluka: 671 people in 144 households (Census 2011), 158th of its 308 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 73.1%, below Satara district's 81.5% (Patan taluka: 77.1%), while the sex ratio was 1,110 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 995. It falls under Maneri gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 415209. The village covers 688 hectares — about 6.9 km², or roughly 98 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Patan assembly constituency and the Satara Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Patan Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 1 self-help group with 10 members (2024-25) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Chafer is in the Maneri (मणेरी) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Maneri
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Chafer compares
By population, Chafer ranks #158 of 308 inhabited villages in Patan taluka.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Chafer ranks
| Ranked by | Chafer | In Satara district | In Maharashtra | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 671 | 1,046 of 1,667 | 27,351 of 40,209 (tied)above 32% | 927 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 144 | 1,065 of 1,667 (tied) | 27,823 of 40,209 (tied)above 31% | 203 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 73.1% | 1,310 of 1,667 (tied) | 26,428 of 40,209 (tied)above 34% | 80.2% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 1,110 per 1,000 males | 350 of 1,667 (tied) | 3,113 of 40,152 (tied)above 92% | 1,008 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 4.66 per household | 694 of 1,667 (tied) | 17,755 of 40,209 (tied)above 55% | 4.57 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 97.6 per km² | 1,402 of 1,665 (tied) | 33,139 of 39,529 (tied)above 16% | 226.2 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 49.8% | 832 of 1,667 (tied) | 26,423 of 40,209 (tied)above 34% | 49.8% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Chafer
In Satara district
- HumbarwadiPatan, Satara652 people · 74.0% literate · 1,090 per 1,000 · 4.50 per householdCompare →
- NeralePatan, Satara834 people · 76.4% literate · 1,106 per 1,000 · 4.74 per householdCompare →
- MandurePatan, Satara822 people · 70.8% literate · 1,092 per 1,000 · 4.72 per householdCompare →
- TelewadiPatan, Satara672 people · 75.4% literate · 1,087 per 1,000 · 4.45 per householdCompare →
- DhavadePatan, Satara876 people · 68.3% literate · 1,106 per 1,000 · 4.56 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Maharashtra
- KotharaAchalpur, Amravati648 people · 73.0% literate · 1,104 per 1,000 · 4.56 per householdCompare →
- ToyagondiSalekasa, Gondia631 people · 72.3% literate · 1,103 per 1,000 · 4.78 per householdCompare →
- PalkhaAkrani, Nandurbar593 people · 72.2% literate · 1,118 per 1,000 · 4.71 per householdCompare →
- BothSelu, Parbhani610 people · 71.8% literate · 1,111 per 1,000 · 4.49 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Chafer had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 415209
Other villages in Patan taluka
View all 327 →Chafer — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Maharashtra's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+15.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 671Census 2011
- Male / female
- 318 / 353
- Households
- 144
- People per home
- 4.7
- Literacy rate
- 73.1%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 334
- Work participation
- 49.8%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Chafer on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Chafer. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Chafer · 17.3105° N, 74.0241° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 13 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Maharashtra Assembly 2024 (via OpenCity).
Latest posts from the village
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Chafer
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Land records · official portal for Maharashtra
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- What you can look up
- 7/12 (Satbara), 8A, property card
- Run by
- Revenue Department, Government of Maharashtra
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Essential services & places near Chafer
Chafer isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Patan taluka, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices1,500 in Satara district
- Bank of Maharashtra ATM
ATM
Bank
At Post Tarale Tal Patan, Tarale Pali Road, Satara
Bank · No map location — listed by district
PATAN NAGARIK SAHAKARI BANK LTD.,NEAR MILAN TALKIES,PATAN (N.G.) 384 265
Hospitals & clinics379 in Satara district
Primary / community health centre
Bhaktnivas shriram devasthan trust
Primary / community health centre
Koyna - Helwak Road
Primary / community health centre
Satara, Maharashtra
Schools & anganwadis32 in Satara district
Colleges & universities32 in Satara district
College
At Post TaraleTal Patan, Tarale Pali Road, Satara
Police & fire stations8 in Satara district
Revenue & panchayat offices3 in Satara district
Government offices19 in Satara district
Temples156 in Satara district
Temple
Majgaon, Satara
Temple
Temple
Churches3 in Satara district
Mosques4 in Satara district
Other places of worship45 in Satara district
Place of worship
Place of worship
Place of worship
Transport67 in Satara district
- Koyananagar ST Stand
Bus station
Bus station
At Post Tarale Tal Patan, Tarale Pali Road, Satara
- Bazar Samiti Petrol Pump
Petrol pump
At Post Tarale Tal Patan, Jalav Road, Satara
Agriculture services6 in Satara district
Community places25 in Satara district
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People often ask about Chafer
Where is Chafer located?
Chafer is a village in Patan taluka of Satara district, Maharashtra, India.
Which district is Chafer in?
Chafer is in Satara district of Maharashtra.
Which gram panchayat does Chafer belong to?
Chafer comes under the Maneri gram panchayat.
How is Chafer written in the local script?
Chafer is written चाफेर.
What is the pincode of Chafer?
The pincode of Chafer, Patan, Satara is 415209.
What is the population of Chafer?
As per the 2011 Census, Chafer had a population of 671 (318 males and 353 females).
How many households are there in Chafer?
Chafer had 144 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Chafer?
Chafer covers about 688 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Chafer?
The literacy rate of Chafer was 73.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Chafer?
Chafer had 1,110 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chafer in?
Chafer is in the Satara Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Chafer?
Shrimant Chh Udayanraje Pratapsinhamaharaj Bhonsle (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Satara Lok Sabha seat, which includes Chafer, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Chafer in?
Chafer is in the Patan assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Chafer?
Desai Shambhuraj Shivajirao (Shiv Sena) won the Patan assembly seat, which includes Chafer, in 2024.
Which development block is Chafer in?
Chafer is in the Patan development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Chafer?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chafer is 564177 and its Census 2011 village code is 564177.
Which villages are near Chafer?
Villages near Chafer include Hanbarwadi (within ~8 km), Charegaon (about 8.5 km), Majgaon (about 9 km), Chafal (about 9.5 km), Umbraj (about 13 km).
What is the population of Chafer in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Chafer's Census 2011 population of 671 by Maharashtra's official RGI projection (+15.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 770 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Chafer?
The sarpanch of Chafer has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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What do you need to find near Chafer?
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Each opens a page of the nearest places from our directory (OpenStreetMap, RBI, India Post), with straight-line distances.
Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 29.9 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Satara district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) | APMC Vai | 4,500 | 5,000 | 4,750 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) | APMC Patan | 2,000 | 3,000 | 2,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Bitter gourd | APMC Vai | 2,500 | 3,000 | 2,850 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Bottle gourd | APMC Vai | 1,500 | 2,000 | 1,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal | APMC Vai | 3,500 | 4,500 | 4,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal | APMC Patan | 1,500 | 2,000 | 1,750 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal | APMC Phaltan | 550 | 2,200 | 1,300 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cabbage | APMC Vai | 800 | 900 | 850 | 13 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Chafer's shops. Best mandi price near Chafer →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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