Chikhali

Chikhali is a village located in Kadegaon tehsil of Sangli district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Kadegaon (tehsildar office) and 73km away from district headquarter Sangli. As per 2009 stats, Chikhali village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Chikhali unique in its vibrant Kadegaon-Sangli region. You’ll see Chikhali’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chikhali

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chikhali is 568479. The village spans a total geographical area of 628 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415305. Vita is nearest town to Chikhali village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chikhali village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Palus-kadegaon Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sangli Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chikhali

Population of Chikhali

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhali has a total population of about 1,876, with approximately 961 males and 915 females. The sex ratio is around 952 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 201 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 326 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.25%, with male literacy at about 70.86% and female literacy near 59.34%. There are around 431 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chikhali's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chikhali

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chikhali. As per the 2011 stats, Chikhali had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chikhali

Knowing the nearby villages of Chikhali helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chikhali.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chikhali