Chikhali - Ashti, Beed

Chikhali is a village situated in the Ashti tehsil of Beed district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from Ashti and around 93 km from Bid. Chikhali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhali is 558851. The village covers a total geographical area of 954.95 hectares and falls under the 414203 pincode. Ahmadnagar is the nearest town, located about 60 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 Ashti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Beed Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikhali

As per Census 2011, Chikhali village has a total population of 2,516 people, consisting of 1,323 males and 1,193 females. The village has 559 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 317 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,681 literate and 835 illiterate residents. Additionally, 437 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 197 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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pophlaj, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahmadnagar to Chikhali is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bid to Chikhali is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 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