Chikhalthan - Kannad, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Chikhalthan is a village situated in the Kannad tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Kannad and around 70 km from Aurangabad. Chikalthan serves as the Village Panchayat for Chikhalthan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhalthan is 548383. The village covers a total geographical area of 1405.87 hectares and falls under the 431103 pincode. Kannad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Chikhalthan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kannad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikhalthan

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhalthan village had a total population of 5,592 people, including 2,852 males and 2,740 females, living in 1,106 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.59%, with male literacy at 89.55% and female literacy at 69.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 533, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 278.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikhalthan

Chikhalthan 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 Chikhalthan

Chikhalthan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Daulatabad, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kannad to Chikhalthan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Chikhalthan is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikhalthan

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

Health Facilities in Chikhalthan

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

FAQs about Chikhalthan