Chikhal Gothan - Tasgaon, Sangli

Chikhal Gothan is a village situated in the Tasgaon tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tasgaon and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Chikhalgotan serves as the Village Panchayat for Chikhal Gothan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhal Gothan is 568630. The village covers a total geographical area of 766.08 hectares and falls under the 416312 pincode. Tasgaon is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Chikhal Gothan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sangli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikhal Gothan

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhal Gothan village had a total population of 1,319 people, including 638 males and 681 females, living in 328 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.70%, with male literacy at 84.44% and female literacy at 69.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 179.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikhal Gothan

Chikhal Gothan 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 Chikhal Gothan

Chikhal Gothan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kirloskarvadi, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tasgaon to Chikhal Gothan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Chikhal Gothan is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikhal Gothan

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

Health Facilities in Chikhal Gothan

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

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