Chichal Village Overview
Chichal is a village in Lakhandur tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It lies about 12 km from Lakhandur tehsil headquarters and around 12 km from Bhandara district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Chichal Ko is the Gram Panchayat for Chichal village.
The sections below provide essential information about Chichal village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chichal is 537476. The village covers a geographical area of 349 hectares. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.
Location Map of Chichal
Population & Demographics of Chichal
This section provides population and demographic details of Chichal village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,204 | 608 | 596 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 123 | 59 | 64 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 445 | 228 | 217 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 118 | 53 | 65 |
| Literate Population | 785 | 452 | 333 |
| Illiterate Population | 419 | 156 | 263 |
Key population details of Chichal village are given below:
- Chichal village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,204, including approximately 608 males and 596 females, with a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 445 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 118 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Chichal village is good, with a literacy rate of about 65.20%.
- There are around 282 households in Chichal village.
Transport & Connectivity of Chichal
Transport facilities help residents of Chichal village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Chichal
The following villages are located close to Chichal and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chichal
- Where is Chichal located?
- Chichal village is located in Lakhandur Tehsil, Bhandara district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Chichal?
- The Gram Panchayat of Chichal is Chichal Ko (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Chichal?
- Chichal has a total population of 1,204, including 608 males and 596 females.
- How many households are there in Chichal?
- There are 282 households in Chichal.
- What is the literacy rate in Chichal?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chichal is 65.20%. Male literacy is 74.34% and female literacy is 55.87%.