Chikhale

Chikhale is a village located in Vada tehsil of Thane district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Vada (tehsildar office) and 55km away from district headquarter Thane. As per 2009 stats, Chikhale village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Chikhale unique in its vibrant Vada-Thane region. You’ll see Chikhale’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chikhale

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chikhale is 552167. The village spans a total geographical area of 593 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 421303. Bhiwandi is nearest town to Chikhale village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 34km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chikhale village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Shahapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chikhale

Population of Chikhale

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhale has a total population of about 1,038, with approximately 531 males and 507 females. The sex ratio is around 954 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 118 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 38 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 345. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.06%, with male literacy at about 79.10% and female literacy near 64.69%. There are around 222 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chikhale's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chikhale

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chikhale. As per the 2011 stats, Chikhale had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chikhale

Knowing the nearby villages of Chikhale helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chikhale.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chikhale