Chikala - Mudkhed, Nanded

Chikala is a village situated in the Mudkhed tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mudkhed and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Chikala village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikala is 544789. The village covers a total geographical area of 830 hectares and falls under the 431806 pincode. Mudkhed is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Bhokar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nanded Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikala

According to the 2011 Census, Chikala village had a total population of 1,691 people, including 861 males and 830 females, living in 320 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.95%, with male literacy at 84.22% and female literacy at 65.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 467, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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 in the Chikala is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mudkhed, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mudkhed to Chikala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Chikala is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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