Chikhalthan - Karmala, Solapur

Chikhalthan is a village situated in the Karmala tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karmala and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Chikalthan serves as the Village Panchayat for Chikhalthan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhalthan is 561869. The village covers a total geographical area of 2961 hectares and falls under the 413202 pincode. Karmala is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Chikhalthan

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhalthan village had a total population of 5,041 people, including 2,628 males and 2,413 females, living in 1,059 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.31%, with male literacy at 84.90% and female literacy at 67.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 418, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 145.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikhalthan

Chikhalthan 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 Chikhalthan

Public transport in the Chikhalthan is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Washimbe, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karmala to Chikhalthan is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Chikhalthan is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikhalthan

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

Health Facilities in Chikhalthan

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

FAQs about Chikhalthan