Chikhali - Vasmath, Hingoli

Chikhali is a village situated in the Vasmath tehsil of Hingoli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from Basmath and around 64 km from Hingoli. Chikhli serves as the Village Panchayat for Chikhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhali is 546286. The village covers a total geographical area of 983.58 hectares and falls under the 431705 pincode. Basmath is the nearest town, located about 21 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 Basmath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hingoli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikhali

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhali village had a total population of 1,313 people, including 674 males and 639 females, living in 252 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.75%, with male literacy at 88.91% and female literacy at 67.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 292.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pimpla Chaure Halt, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basmath to Chikhali is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hingoli to Chikhali is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 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