Chikhali - Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri

Chikhali is a village situated in the Sangameshwar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devrukh and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Chikhali village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhali is 565706. The village covers a total geographical area of 526.16 hectares and falls under the 415609 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 40 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 Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikhali

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhali village had a total population of 1,560 people, including 731 males and 829 females, living in 404 households. The sex ratio was 1,134 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.55%, with male literacy at 89.12% and female literacy at 69.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 171, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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 Sangmeshwar, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Chikhali is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Chikhali 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 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