Chikhali - Sadak-Arjuni, Gondia

Chikhali is a village situated in the Sadak-Arjuni tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from Sadak-arjuni and around 49 km from Gondiya. Chikhali village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhali is 538153. The village covers a total geographical area of 421.28 hectares and falls under the 441806 pincode. Gondiya is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

Chikhali 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 Chikhali

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhali village had a total population of 2,332 people, including 1,164 males and 1,168 females, living in 530 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.70%, with male literacy at 90.72% and female literacy at 74.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 347, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 834.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sondad, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gondiya to Chikhali is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 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