Chikhalgaon - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Chikhalgaon is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Chikhalgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhalgaon is 566186. The village covers a total geographical area of 484.33 hectares and falls under the 416705 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Chikhalgaon 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 Chikhalgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhalgaon village had a total population of 552 people, including 229 males and 323 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 1,410 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.30%, with male literacy at 86.70% and female literacy at 65.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikhalgaon

Chikhalgaon 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 Chikhalgaon

Public transport in the Chikhalgaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajapur Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Chikhalgaon is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Chikhalgaon is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikhalgaon

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

Health Facilities in Chikhalgaon

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

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