Chicholi - Bhadravati, Chandrapur

Chicholi is a village situated in the Bhadravati tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhadravati and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Chicholi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chicholi is 541197. The village covers a total geographical area of 986 hectares and falls under the 442906 pincode. Bhadravati is the nearest town, located about 27 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 450 people, including 233 males and 217 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.07%, with male literacy at 81.99% and female literacy at 57.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 148, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 206.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tadali, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadravati to Chicholi is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Chicholi is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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