Chikurde - Walwa, Sangli

Chikurde is a village situated in the Walwa tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uran Islampur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Chikurde village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikurde is 568369. The village covers a total geographical area of 1229 hectares and falls under the 415412 pincode. Uran Islampur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Chikurde

According to the 2011 Census, Chikurde village had a total population of 8,267 people, including 4,273 males and 3,994 females, living in 1,794 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.22%, with male literacy at 88.90% and female literacy at 71.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 861, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikurde

Chikurde 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 Chikurde

Chikurde is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran Islampur to Chikurde is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Chikurde is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikurde

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

Health Facilities in Chikurde

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

FAQs about Chikurde