Chichpani - Akot, Akola

Chichpani is a village situated in the Akot tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akot and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Vastapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chichpani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chichpani is 529747. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.12 hectares and falls under the 444101 pincode. Akot is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Chichpani

According to the 2011 Census, Chichpani village had a total population of 481 people, including 232 males and 249 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 1,073 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.24%, with male literacy at 88.46% and female literacy at 65.85%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 481.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population481232249
Child Population (0–6 yrs)682444
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)481232249
Literate Population319184135
Illiterate Population16248114

Nearby Villages of Chichpani

Chichpani 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)
Chandanpur TirwariSouth-East0.95 km
Januna BkSouth-West1.51 km
JanunaSouth-West1.53 km
MenghatWest1.77 km
ZingapurWest2.07 km
MankariSouth2.53 km
GajipurSouth-West3.06 km
BhilkhedSouth-West3.30 km
Mardi Pr. KhatkaliSouth-East3.72 km
DongargaonSouth-East3.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chichpani

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Chichpani. The nearest railway station is Akot, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akot to Chichpani is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Chichpani is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chichpani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Chichpani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chichpani

Where is Chichpani located?

Chichpani village is located in Akot Tehsil, Akola district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chichpani?

The Gram Panchayat of Chichpani is Vastapur.

What is the pincode of Chichpani?

The pincode of Chichpani is 444101.

What is the population of Chichpani?

Chichpani had a total population of 481, including 232 males and 249 females.

How many households are there in Chichpani?

Chichpani had 108 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chichpani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chichpani was 77.24%. Male literacy was 88.46% and female literacy was 65.85%.