Chikhali - Sangamner, Ahilyanagar

Chikhali is a village situated in the Sangamner tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from Sangamner and around 100 km from Ahmadnagar. Chikhali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhali is 557399. The village covers a total geographical area of 575 hectares and falls under the 422605 pincode. Sangamner is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Chikhali

As per Census 2011, Chikhali village has a total population of 2,970 people, consisting of 1,505 males and 1,465 females. The village has 587 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 356 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,053 literate and 917 illiterate residents. Additionally, 154 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 256 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chikhali are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chikhali

Chikhali 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 Chikhali

Chikhali 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 59.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangamner to Chikhali is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Chikhali is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikhali

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

Health Facilities in Chikhali

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

FAQs about Chikhali