Chikhali - Sawali, Chandrapur

Chikhali is a village situated in the Sawali tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sawali and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Chikhali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhali is 540882. The village covers a total geographical area of 384.02 hectares and falls under the 441225 pincode. Mul is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Chikhali

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhali village had a total population of 601 people, including 311 males and 290 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.50%, with male literacy at 91.41% and female literacy at 62.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikhali

Chikhali 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 Chikhali

Chikhali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rajuli, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mul to Chikhali is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Chikhali is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikhali

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

Health Facilities in Chikhali

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

FAQs about Chikhali