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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhalapar village had a total population of 177 people, including 86 males and 91 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.16%, with male literacy at 83.10% and female literacy at 70.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 71.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Chikhalapar