Chikhale - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Chikhale is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Dasur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikhale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhale is 566123. The village covers a total geographical area of 368.7 hectares and falls under the 416713 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Chikhale village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikhale

As per Census 2011, Chikhale village has a total population of 421 people, consisting of 168 males and 253 females. The village has 106 households and a sex ratio of 1,505 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 267 literate and 154 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chikhale are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chikhale

Chikhale 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 Chikhale

Public transport in the Chikhale is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Chikhale is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Chikhale is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikhale

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

Health Facilities in Chikhale

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

FAQs about Chikhale