Chikhali - Kandhar, Nanded

Chikhali is a village situated in the Kandhar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kandhar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Chikhali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhali is 545370. The village covers a total geographical area of 1514 hectares and falls under the 431746 pincode. Kandhar is the nearest town, located about 25 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 Loha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Latur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikhali

As per Census 2011, Chikhali village has a total population of 3,547 people, consisting of 1,842 males and 1,705 females. The village has 702 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 526 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,196 literate and 1,351 illiterate residents. Additionally, 695 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 52 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chikhali are given below:

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

Public transport in the Chikhali is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Huzur Sahib Nanded, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandhar to Chikhali is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Chikhali 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 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