Chikhalgaon Village Overview
Chikhalgaon is a village in Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It lies about 15 km from Dapoli Camp tehsil headquarters and around 178 km from Ratnagiri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Chikhalgaon village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Chikhalgaon 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 Chikhalgaon is 564906. The village covers a geographical area of 726 hectares and has a pincode of 415712. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Chikhalgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Dapoli Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Chikhalgaon
Population & Demographics of Chikhalgaon
This section provides population and demographic details of Chikhalgaon village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 620 | 239 | 381 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 62 | 29 | 33 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 89 | 39 | 50 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 437 | 192 | 245 |
| Illiterate Population | 183 | 47 | 136 |
Key population details of Chikhalgaon village are given below:
- Chikhalgaon village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 620, including approximately 239 males and 381 females, with a sex ratio of 1594 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 89 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 4 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Chikhalgaon village is good, with a literacy rate of about 70.48%.
- There are around 178 households in Chikhalgaon village.
Transport & Connectivity of Chikhalgaon
Transport facilities help residents of Chikhalgaon 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 Chikhalgaon
The following villages are located close to Chikhalgaon 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 Chikhalgaon
- Where is Chikhalgaon located?
- Chikhalgaon village is located in Dapoli Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Chikhalgaon?
- Chikhalgaon is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Chikhalgaon?
- The pincode of Chikhalgaon is 415712.
- What is the population of Chikhalgaon?
- Chikhalgaon has a total population of 620, including 239 males and 381 females.
- How many households are there in Chikhalgaon?
- There are 178 households in Chikhalgaon.
- What is the literacy rate in Chikhalgaon?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikhalgaon is 70.48%. Male literacy is 80.33% and female literacy is 64.30%.