Chikala - Hadgaon, Nanded

Chikala is a village situated in the Hadgaon tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hadgaon and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Chikala village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikala is 544575. The village covers a total geographical area of 790.35 hectares and falls under the 431713 pincode. Hadgoan is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Chikala

According to the 2011 Census, Chikala village had a total population of 1,977 people, including 1,035 males and 942 females, living in 416 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.80%, with male literacy at 79.69% and female literacy at 61.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 415, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 142.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikala

Chikala 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 Chikala

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chikala. The nearest railway station is Tharban, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hadgoan to Chikala is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Chikala is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikala

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

Health Facilities in Chikala

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

FAQs about Chikala