Bihali - Chikhaldara, Amravati

Bihali is a village situated in the Chikhaldara tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chikhaldara and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Kohana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bihali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bihali is 531670. The village covers a total geographical area of 221.57 hectares and falls under the 444806 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Bihali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bihali

As per Census 2011, Bihali village has a total population of 829 people, consisting of 414 males and 415 females. The village has 206 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 122 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 561 literate and 268 illiterate residents. Additionally, 258 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 510 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population829414415
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1225864
Scheduled Castes (SC)258139119
Scheduled Tribes (ST)510246264
Literate Population561315246
Illiterate Population26899169

Nearby Villages of Bihali

Bihali 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)
BhandriSouth-West1.97 km
DhomanipathaSouth2.08 km
KohanaSouth-East2.64 km
JaitadehiSouth3.44 km
NimkundSouth-East4.12 km
ManbhangSouth-West4.18 km
BelaWest4.19 km
AdnadiSouth-West4.21 km
BhuloriNorth5.32 km
BhilkhedaSouth-West5.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bihali

Bihali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Achalpur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.9 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 Achalpur to Bihali is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Bihali 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 Bihali

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

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

Health Facilities in Bihali

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

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

FAQs about Bihali

Where is Bihali located?

Bihali village is located in Chikhaldara Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bihali?

The Gram Panchayat of Bihali is Kohana.

What is the pincode of Bihali?

The pincode of Bihali is 444806.

What is the population of Bihali?

Bihali has a total population of 829, including 414 males and 415 females.

How many households are there in Bihali?

There are 206 households in Bihali.

What is the literacy rate in Bihali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bihali is 67.67%. Male literacy is 76.09% and female literacy is 59.28%.