Chicholi - Arjuni Morgaon, Gondia

Chicholi is a village situated in the Arjuni Morgaon tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from Arjuni Morgaon and around 105 km from Gondiya. Karandali serves as the Village Panchayat for Chicholi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chicholi is 538240. The village covers a total geographical area of 433.21 hectares and falls under the 441702 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Chicholi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arjuni-morgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chicholi

According to the 2011 Census, Chicholi village had a total population of 1,173 people, including 598 males and 575 females, living in 287 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.37%, with male literacy at 91.59% and female literacy at 76.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 215, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 309.

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

Nearby Villages of Chicholi

Chicholi 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 Chicholi

Chicholi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arjuni, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Chicholi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gondiya to Chicholi is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chicholi

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

Health Facilities in Chicholi

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

FAQs about Chicholi