Chikhalapar - Chimur, Chandrapur

Chikhalapar is a village situated in the Chimur tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chimur and around 138 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Kalamgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikhalapar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhalapar is 540552. The village covers a total geographical area of 149.27 hectares and falls under the 442904 pincode. Warora is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

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

Population of Chikhalapar

As per Census 2011, Chikhalapar village has a total population of 177 people, consisting of 86 males and 91 females. The village has 46 households and a sex ratio of 1,058 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 115 literate and 62 illiterate residents. Additionally, 71 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1778691
Child Population (0–6 yrs)261511
Scheduled Castes (SC)713734
Literate Population1155956
Illiterate Population622735

Nearby Villages of Chikhalapar

Chikhalapar 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)
Tekadi (paiku) RithWest1.74 km
SawargaonEast1.83 km
KarghataNorth-East2.12 km
KharkadaNorth2.12 km
PardhanhetiEast2.52 km
Katara RithSouth2.95 km
Gaurkheda RithSouth-East3.18 km
Bhilgaon RithSouth-West3.39 km
Wadala PaiWest3.51 km
PimpalneriNorth-West3.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chikhalapar

Chikhalapar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tempa, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warora to Chikhalapar is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Chikhalapar is about 138 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikhalapar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Chikhalapar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chikhalapar

Where is Chikhalapar located?

Chikhalapar village is located in Chimur Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chikhalapar?

The Gram Panchayat of Chikhalapar is Kalamgaon.

What is the pincode of Chikhalapar?

The pincode of Chikhalapar is 442904.

What is the population of Chikhalapar?

Chikhalapar has a total population of 177, including 86 males and 91 females.

How many households are there in Chikhalapar?

There are 46 households in Chikhalapar.

What is the literacy rate in Chikhalapar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikhalapar is 64.97%. Male literacy is 68.60% and female literacy is 61.54%.