Chikhalthan - Rahuri, Ahilyanagar

Chikhalthan is a village situated in the Rahuri tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from Rahuri and around 70 km from Ahmadnagar. Sheri Chikalthan serves as the Village Panchayat for Chikhalthan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhalthan is 558196. The village covers a total geographical area of 2355.12 hectares and falls under the 413706 pincode. Rahuri is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Chikhalthan

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhalthan village had a total population of 3,367 people, including 1,744 males and 1,623 females, living in 579 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.34%, with male literacy at 72.05% and female literacy at 54.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 143, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,997.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikhalthan

Chikhalthan 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 Chikhalthan

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chikhalthan. The nearest railway station is Rahuri, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rahuri to Chikhalthan is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Chikhalthan is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikhalthan

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

Health Facilities in Chikhalthan

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

FAQs about Chikhalthan