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

According to the 2011 Census, Chicholi village had a total population of 1,446 people, including 722 males and 724 females, living in 337 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.65%, with male literacy at 85.06% and female literacy at 74.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 306, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 330.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Chicholi