Chikhali - Chikhaldara, Amravati

Chikhali is a village situated in the Chikhaldara tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 70 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chikhaldara and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Chikhali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhali is 531550. The village covers a total geographical area of 277.76 hectares and falls under the 444813 pincode. Akot is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Chikhali

As per Census 2011, Chikhali village has a total population of 1,410 people, consisting of 705 males and 705 females. The village has 352 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 214 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 979 literate and 431 illiterate residents. Additionally, 116 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 367 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 Anjangaon, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akot to Chikhali is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati 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