Chikundra Village Overview
Chikundra is a village in Tuljapur tehsil of Osmanabad district, Maharashtra. It lies about 40 km from Tuljapur tehsil headquarters and around 52 km from Osmanabad district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Chikundra village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Chikundra village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikundra is 561585. The village covers a geographical area of 1645.65 hectares. Tuljapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Location Map of Chikundra
Population & Demographics of Chikundra
This section provides population and demographic details of Chikundra village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,992 | 1,052 | 940 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 252 | 128 | 124 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 552 | 279 | 273 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 45 | 21 | 24 |
| Literate Population | 1,306 | 775 | 531 |
| Illiterate Population | 686 | 277 | 409 |
Key population details of Chikundra village are given below:
- Chikundra village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,992, including approximately 1,052 males and 940 females, with a sex ratio of 893 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 552 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 45 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Chikundra village is good, with a literacy rate of about 65.56%.
- There are around 417 households in Chikundra village.
Transport & Connectivity of Chikundra
Transport facilities help residents of Chikundra village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Chikundra
The following villages are located close to Chikundra and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chikundra
- Where is Chikundra located?
- Chikundra village is located in Tuljapur Tehsil, Osmanabad district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Chikundra?
- Chikundra is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Chikundra?
- Chikundra has a total population of 1,992, including 1,052 males and 940 females.
- How many households are there in Chikundra?
- There are 417 households in Chikundra.
- What is the literacy rate in Chikundra?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikundra is 65.56%. Male literacy is 73.67% and female literacy is 56.49%.