Chikhal Bhosi - Kandhar, Nanded

Chikhal Bhosi is a village situated in the Kandhar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kandhar and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Chikhalbhosi serves as the Village Panchayat for Chikhal Bhosi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhal Bhosi is 545347. The village covers a total geographical area of 385.78 hectares and falls under the 431714 pincode. Kandhar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chikhal Bhosi

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhal Bhosi village had a total population of 1,579 people, including 850 males and 729 females, living in 289 households. The sex ratio was 858 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.01%, with male literacy at 85.98% and female literacy at 64.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 221, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikhal Bhosi

Chikhal Bhosi 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 Chikhal Bhosi

Chikhal Bhosi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Wanegaon, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandhar to Chikhal Bhosi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Chikhal Bhosi is about 26 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 Chikhal Bhosi

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

Health Facilities in Chikhal Bhosi

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

FAQs about Chikhal Bhosi