Chikhalohal - Malegaon, Nashik

Chikhalohal is a village situated in the Malegaon tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malegaon and around 124 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Chikhalohol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikhalohal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhalohal is 550211. The village covers a total geographical area of 1719 hectares and falls under the 423205 pincode. Malegaon is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Chikhalohal

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhalohal village had a total population of 3,637 people, including 1,863 males and 1,774 females, living in 768 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.03%, with male literacy at 89.17% and female literacy at 72.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 230, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 573.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikhalohal

Chikhalohal 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 Chikhalohal

Chikhalohal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shirud, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malegaon to Chikhalohal is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Chikhalohal is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikhalohal

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

Health Facilities in Chikhalohal

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

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