Chikhali - Mohol, Solapur

Chikhali is a village situated in the Mohol tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohol and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Chikhali village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhali is 562202. The village covers a total geographical area of 1003.5 hectares and falls under the 413324 pincode. Solapur is the nearest town, located about 45 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 Mohol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Solapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikhali

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhali village had a total population of 1,306 people, including 682 males and 624 females, living in 282 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.14%, with male literacy at 79.90% and female literacy at 57.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 281, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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 Malikpeth, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Solapur to Chikhali is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of 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