Chikhali - Shrigonda, Ahilyanagar

Chikhali is a village situated in the Shrigonda tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 85 km from Shrigonda and around 30 km from Ahmadnagar. Chikhali village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhali is 558429. The village covers a total geographical area of 2237 hectares and falls under the 413728 pincode. Shrigonda is the nearest town, located about 85 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 Shrigonda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ahmednagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikhali

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhali village had a total population of 2,403 people, including 1,275 males and 1,128 females, living in 519 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.89%, with male literacy at 86.25% and female literacy at 70.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 358, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

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

Public transport in the Chikhali is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sarola, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shrigonda to Chikhali is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Chikhali is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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