Chikhali - Tirora, Gondia

Chikhali is a village situated in the Tirora tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from Tirora and around 34 km from Gondiya. Chikhali village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhali is 537559. The village covers a total geographical area of 557.23 hectares and falls under the 441911 pincode. Tirora is the nearest town, located about 6 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 Tirora 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 1,882 people, including 957 males and 925 females, living in 399 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.78%, with male literacy at 94.76% and female literacy at 80.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 233, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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 Kachewani, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirora to Chikhali is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gondiya to Chikhali is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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