Chicholi - Lakhandur, Bhandara

Chicholi is a village situated in the Lakhandur tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhandur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Chicholi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chicholi is 537491. The village covers a total geographical area of 468.54 hectares and falls under the 441803 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Chicholi

As per Census 2011, Chicholi village has a total population of 1,446 people, consisting of 722 males and 724 females. The village has 337 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 178 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,010 literate and 436 illiterate residents. Additionally, 306 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 330 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,446722724
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1788692
Scheduled Castes (SC)306157149
Scheduled Tribes (ST)330163167
Literate Population1,010541469
Illiterate Population436181255

Nearby Villages of Chicholi

Chicholi 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)
Antargaon (raiyyat Wari)South-East1.76 km
DandegaonNorth1.94 km
BhagadiSouth-West2.42 km
SilliSouth-East2.47 km
AntergaonSouth-East2.74 km
MandhalNorth-West3.25 km
KocchiNorth3.46 km
AthaliSouth4.17 km
BorgaonNorth4.57 km
GunjeparNorth-West4.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chicholi

Chicholi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wadegaon, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Chicholi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Chicholi is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chicholi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Chicholi

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

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

FAQs about Chicholi

Where is Chicholi located?

Chicholi village is located in Lakhandur Tehsil, Bhandara district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chicholi?

Chicholi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chicholi?

The pincode of Chicholi is 441803.

What is the population of Chicholi?

Chicholi has a total population of 1,446, including 722 males and 724 females.

How many households are there in Chicholi?

There are 337 households in Chicholi.

What is the literacy rate in Chicholi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chicholi is 69.85%. Male literacy is 74.93% and female literacy is 64.78%.