Chikharde - Barshi, Solapur

Chikharde is a village situated in the Barshi tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barshi and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Chikharde village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikharde is 562059. The village covers a total geographical area of 2170 hectares and falls under the 413404 pincode. Barshi is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Chikharde

According to the 2011 Census, Chikharde village had a total population of 3,089 people, including 1,630 males and 1,459 females, living in 643 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.04%, with male literacy at 88.04% and female literacy at 69.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 396, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikharde

Chikharde 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 Chikharde

Chikharde is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pangri, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barshi to Chikharde is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Chikharde is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikharde

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

Health Facilities in Chikharde

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

FAQs about Chikharde