Chikhala

Chikhala is a village located in Lonar tehsil of Buldana district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Lonar (tehsildar office) and 94km away from district headquarter Buldana. As per 2009 stats, Chikhala village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Chikhala unique in its vibrant Lonar-Buldana region. You’ll see Chikhala’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chikhala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chikhala is 529517. The village spans a total geographical area of 705.68 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 443301. Lonar is nearest town to Chikhala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chikhala village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sindkhed Raja Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Buldhana Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chikhala

Population of Chikhala

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhala has a total population of about 1,575, with approximately 825 males and 750 females. The sex ratio is around 909 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 220 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 283 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.30%, with male literacy at about 75.15% and female literacy near 58.67%. There are around 363 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chikhala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chikhala

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chikhala. As per the 2011 stats, Chikhala had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chikhala

Knowing the nearby villages of Chikhala helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chikhala.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chikhala