Chikhali - Alibag, Raigad

Chikhali is a village situated in the Alibag tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from Alibag and around 27 km from Alibag. Kusumbale serves as the Village Panchayat for Chikhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhali is 554119. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.41 hectares and falls under the 402108 pincode. Alibag is the nearest town, located about 18 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 Alibag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikhali

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhali village had a total population of 255 people, including 116 males and 139 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 1,198 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.04%, with male literacy at 56.36% and female literacy at 52.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

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

Chikhali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kasu, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alibag to Chikhali is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Chikhali is about 27 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 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