Chichala - Bhiwapur, Nagpur

Chichala is a village situated in the Bhiwapur tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwapur and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Chichala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chichala is 536566. The village covers a total geographical area of 498.99 hectares and falls under the 441203 pincode. Umred is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chichala

According to the 2011 Census, Chichala village had a total population of 1,244 people, including 641 males and 603 females, living in 306 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.72%, with male literacy at 76.44% and female literacy at 64.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 254, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Chichala

Chichala 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 Chichala

Chichala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kargaon Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umred to Chichala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Chichala is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chichala

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

Health Facilities in Chichala

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

FAQs about Chichala