Khalchikar Village Overview
Khalchikar is a village in Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It lies about 21 km from Vengurla tehsil headquarters and around 57 km from Oras Bk. district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Shiroda is the Gram Panchayat for Khalchikar village.
The sections below provide essential information about Khalchikar village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khalchikar is 566705. The village covers a geographical area of 9 hectares. Vengurla is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.
Location Map of Khalchikar
Population & Demographics of Khalchikar
This section provides population and demographic details of Khalchikar village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 960 | 495 | 465 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 89 | 53 | 36 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 819 | 416 | 403 |
| Illiterate Population | 141 | 79 | 62 |
Key population details of Khalchikar village are given below:
- Khalchikar village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 960, including approximately 495 males and 465 females, with a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- The literacy level of Khalchikar village is high, with a literacy rate of about 85.31%.
- There are around 217 households in Khalchikar village.
Transport & Connectivity of Khalchikar
Transport facilities help residents of Khalchikar village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Khalchikar
The following villages are located close to Khalchikar and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Khalchikar
- Where is Khalchikar located?
- Khalchikar village is located in Vengurla Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Khalchikar?
- The Gram Panchayat of Khalchikar is Shiroda (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Khalchikar?
- Khalchikar has a total population of 960, including 495 males and 465 females.
- How many households are there in Khalchikar?
- There are 217 households in Khalchikar.
- What is the literacy rate in Khalchikar?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khalchikar is 85.31%. Male literacy is 84.04% and female literacy is 86.67%.