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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Chicholi village has a total population of 450 people, consisting of 233 males and 217 females. The village has 130 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 288 literate and 162 illiterate residents. Additionally, 148 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 206 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population450233217
Child Population (0–6 yrs)392217
Scheduled Castes (SC)1487969
Scheduled Tribes (ST)206105101
Literate Population288173115
Illiterate Population16260102

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)
Minwat TukumNorth-East2.47 km
ChoraNorth-West2.55 km
Minwat KaliEast2.58 km
Ghode MinwatSouth-East2.77 km
Gulgaon MalNorth-East3.88 km
SawriEast4.51 km
Ashti TukumNorth-West4.97 km
Ashti KakadeNorth-West5.21 km
Wadegaon Alias Sawarla ShirpurNorth-East5.37 km
Ratnapur RithNorth5.78 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chicholi

Where is Chicholi located?

Chicholi village is located in Bhadravati Tehsil, Chandrapur 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 442906.

What is the population of Chicholi?

Chicholi has a total population of 450, including 233 males and 217 females.

How many households are there in Chicholi?

There are 130 households in Chicholi.

What is the literacy rate in Chicholi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chicholi is 64.00%. Male literacy is 74.25% and female literacy is 53.00%.