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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Chas, माऊली
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| nicknames = Chas Mauli, Chas Narodi, Chas Ambegaon
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Pune district|Pune]]
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| subdivision_name3 = [[Ambegaon]]
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'''Chas''' is a small town on the banks of the river [[Ghod River]] in [[Ambegaon]]<ref>http://www.mrsac.gov.in/sites/default/files/TH_PCT_Ambegaon.pdf</ref> taluka of [[Pune district]]<ref>https://pune.gov.in/about-pune/map-of-district/</ref> in the Indian state of [[Maharashtra]], [[India]].

==Geography==
Chas is located at {{coord|19.052342|N|73.881426|E|}}. This village falls under the [[Ambegaon Taluka]]. It is situated 6 km away from sub-district headquarter [[Ghodegaon]] and 82 kilometres from [[Pune]]. This village falls to the foothill of Sahyadri Mountain range, which is toward the north side of the Pune city.

Female Population is 49.5%. Village literacy rate is 74.0% and the Female Literacy rate is 33.5%.

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The total geographical area of village is 360.05 hectares. Chas has a total population of 2,300 peoples. There are about 504 houses in Chas village. It covers the area from Kadewadi, Ganeshwadi, Thakarwadi, Jambhalemala and Chas village.

The nearest Police station is [[Ghodegaon]] Police Station.<ref>https://puneruralpolice.gov.in/PoliceStation?ps=33</ref>

==Agricultural==
[[Agriculture]] is the main occupation of this village. The most commonly grown crop is Bajara and vegetables, such as potatoes, tomatoes, and onions, and they also produce fruits like grapes and bananas.

The river called [[Ghod River]] flows from this village providing the water supply to local farmers. This village is also connected with [[Dimbhe Dam]] water canal.

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Chas has a good source of water supply from the Dhimbhe Canal, Ghod River, and Monsoon rain. It helps the farmer to grow good crops throughout the year.

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During the Monsoon 2019, the famous Dnyaneshwar temple was under water.

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==Education at Chas==
Chas has the Primary school till 4th standard and Sant Dnyaneshwar Vidyalaya provides education till 10th standard. The primary school started in 1855.

Sant Dnyaneshwar Vidyalaya started on 13 June 1977. Mr. Shinde Guruji was the principal of the school. Mr. Aaayub Inamdar and Mr. Sambhaji Barve was the first teacher of Sant Dnyaneshwar Vidyalaya.

Post SSC, students either choose a college at Ghodegaon or Manchar for higher studies. For the last many years, SSC passing percentage at Sant Dnyaneshwar Vidyalaya is 100%

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Sant Dnyaneshwar Vidyalaya(chas).jpg|Sant Dnyaneshwar Vidyalaya in Chas
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Chas_School.jpg | Sending-off ceremony - 29 Aug 2021
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==Festivals and Temples in Chas==
Events like local Yatra, [[Wrestling]], [[Tamasha]] and numerous religious observances include [[Ganesh Chaturthi]] get celebrated with high enthusiasm. Chas has many temples which attract devotees from all over the state.

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Maharaj temple chas.jpg|Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj
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Nandi at chas.jpg|Nandi sculpture next to Shankar Temple
Shankar_Murti_at_Chas_RV_Bhor.jpg | Shankar Murti
Pirache_mandir.jpg | Pirache Mandir
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[[Bullock cart]] races are an inseparable part of this village which is very prominent throughout [[Pune district]]. Photo from 2011 race at Chas.
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Chas Villagers are constructing a new Ram Mandir. The old Mandir was 100 years old. Currently, the new temple is under construction.

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==Tourism==
Tourist sites include the Saint [[Dnyaneshwar Maharaj]] temple. At Chas, on the bank of [[Ghod River]], Dashkriya Vidhi (10th ritual after death) of Dnyanoba Mauli's buffalo (reda) took place. The buffalo is said to have died in Aane village and his tomb was constructed on the bank of Chas. Recently, the state government has included Chas village in a list of Grade C pilgrimage places.

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Shooting of films like Pak Pak Pakaak ( 2005) - पक पक पकाक <ref>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1069262/</ref> and Gauracha Navra (1988) <ref> https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12182224/</ref> completed in Chas.
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== Leopard attacks in Chas==

[[Leopard]] population around Chas village has been grown in the last 10 years. Recently, frequency of leopard attacks has been increased and which resulted, during 2019- early 2020, 5 people has got minor to major injuries. It has been observed that these leopard has adapted the changing land patterns and prefers to live near human habitat for survival.

The local administration has put the plan for leopard safari project in Ambegaon, Junnar taluka. It will also attract wildlife enthusiasts.<ref>hindustantimes.com/pune-news/why-junnar-safari-will-give-35-leopards-better-life/story-jgrypXJVGHBVUEL9fB2tMJ.html</ref>

==Administration and Politics==

The village is administrated by a [[Sarpanch]] who is an [[elected representative]] of village as per [[constitution of India]] and [[Panchayati raj]]

Mrs. Sujata Barve is the sarpanch of Chas.

Mr. Baban Maruti Barve is the Sarpanch of Thakarwadi, Chas.

Mrs.Rohinitai Ramdas Kalokhe is the former sarpanch of Chas

[[Dilip Walse-Patil]] of [[Nationalist Congress Party]] is the current MLA and Cabinet Minister, serves as the Minister of Home Affairs in [[Government of Maharashtra]]<ref>https://www.indiatvnews.com/video/politics/dilip-walse-patil-dhananjay-munde-nawab-malik-take-oath-as-cabinet-ministers-in-maharashtra-government-574930</ref> from [[Ambegaon]] [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency.<ref>http://www.myneta.info/maharashtra2014/candidate.php?candidate_id=727</ref>
Dr. [[Amol Kolhe]] of [[Nationalist Congress Party]] is the current member of parliament (MP) from [[Shirur (Lok Sabha constituency)]]<ref>http://164.100.47.194/Loksabha/Members/MemberBioprofile.aspx?mpsno=4143</ref>

Mrs. Tulsi Sachin Bhor of [[Nationalist Congress Party]] is local representative of Kalamb - Chandoli BK (Zilha Parishad Pune)<ref>http://www.punezp.org/pdadhikari_info.html?i5</ref>
Mr. Sachin Bhor Patil of [[Nationalist Congress Party]] is a youth Leader for [[Shirur (Lok Sabha constituency)]].<ref>http://checkmatetimes.com/news/NewsDetailDisplay.aspx?NewsCode=1000000590</ref>

Shri. Balasaheb G. Shekhar, IPS is a resident of Chas, is currently responsible as DIG Nashik. Mr. Shekhar was the additional CP (crime), Navi Mumbai. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nashik/b-g-shekhar-is-new-dig-for-nashik-range/articleshow/85611213.cms|title = B G Shekhar is new DIG for Nashik Range | Nashik News - Times of India}}</ref>

==COVID-19 pandemic in Chas==

There was no direct case of the [[COVID-19]] pandemic in the Chas. Many local migrant who traveled from Pune and Mumbai quarantined at Sant Dnyaneshwar Vidyalaya.

Strict lock-down was imposed in Chas as per the directives from the Government of Maharashtra

Chas during lockdown:

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==Transportation==
Chas is well connected by public and private transport from [[Ghodegaon]], [[Manchar]] and [[Kalamb, Ambegaon|Kalamb]]. Chas is just 9 km (5.6 mi) east of Pune - Nashik [[National Highway 60 (India)]]. Proposed Rail link between [[Pune]] – [[Nashik]] will help the future connectivity. [[Pune Airport]] at Lohegaon is the nearest International and Domestic Airport.

==Nearby Attractions==
* [[Bhimashankar Temple]],
* [[Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary]],
* [[Vigneshwara Temple, Ozar]],
* [[Lenyadri]],
* [[Girawali Observatory]],
* [[Shivneri]],
* [[Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope]] [[Khodad]],
* [[Narayangad]],
* [[Government College Of Engineering And Research, Avasari Khurd]].

==References==
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==External links==
* {{Cite web|title=Official Pune District webpage|url=https://pune.gov.in/}}
{{Pune district topics}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Pune district]]

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