Chikhali - Wai, Satara

Chikhali is a village situated in the Wai tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wai and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Chikhali village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhali is 563121. The village covers a total geographical area of 441 hectares and falls under the 412803 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Wai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Satara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikhali

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhali village had a total population of 1,704 people, including 803 males and 901 females, living in 391 households. The sex ratio was 1,122 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.57%, with male literacy at 90.41% and female literacy at 75.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, 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, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Palsi, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Chikhali is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Chikhali 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 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