Chikalthanwadi - Shrigonda, Ahilyanagar

Chikalthanwadi is a village situated in the Shrigonda tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from Shrigonda and around 65 km from Ahmadnagar. Chikhalthanwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikalthanwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikalthanwadi is 558479. The village covers a total geographical area of 420 hectares and falls under the 413726 pincode. Shrigonda is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Chikalthanwadi

As per Census 2011, Chikalthanwadi village has a total population of 1,379 people, consisting of 689 males and 690 females. The village has 279 households and a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. There are 174 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 841 literate and 538 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 107 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,379689690
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1747698
Scheduled Castes (SC)241212
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1075156
Literate Population841489352
Illiterate Population538200338

Nearby Villages of Chikalthanwadi

Chikalthanwadi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KansewadiSouth1.77 km
VeluNorth2.38 km
PedgaonSouth-East3.04 km
ChorachiwadiNorth-East3.11 km
MundhekarwadiWest4.71 km
AjnujSouth-West5.03 km
AnandwadiSouth-East5.69 km
Bhingan DumalaNorth-East6.08 km
PedgaonSouth6.27 km
LimpangaonNorth-West6.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chikalthanwadi

Chikalthanwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shrigonda Road, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shrigonda to Chikalthanwadi is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Chikalthanwadi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikalthanwadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Chikalthanwadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chikalthanwadi

Where is Chikalthanwadi located?

Chikalthanwadi village is located in Shrigonda Tehsil, Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chikalthanwadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Chikalthanwadi is Chikhalthanwadi.

What is the pincode of Chikalthanwadi?

The pincode of Chikalthanwadi is 413726.

What is the population of Chikalthanwadi?

Chikalthanwadi has a total population of 1,379, including 689 males and 690 females.

How many households are there in Chikalthanwadi?

There are 279 households in Chikalthanwadi.

What is the literacy rate in Chikalthanwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikalthanwadi is 60.99%. Male literacy is 70.97% and female literacy is 51.01%.