Chikani - Warora, Chandrapur

Chikani is a village situated in the Warora tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Warora and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Chikani village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikani is 540257. The village covers a total geographical area of 1348.84 hectares and falls under the 442907 pincode. Warora is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Chikani

According to the 2011 Census, Chikani village had a total population of 1,922 people, including 982 males and 940 females, living in 449 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.52%, with male literacy at 91.49% and female literacy at 77.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 100.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikani

Chikani 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 Chikani

Chikani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chikni Road, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warora to Chikani is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Chikani is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikani

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

Health Facilities in Chikani

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

FAQs about Chikani