Chichghat (Rithi) - Hinganghat, Wardha

Chichghat (Rithi) is a village situated in the Hinganghat tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hinganghat and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Ajanti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chichghat (Rithi) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chichghat (Rithi) is 534458. The village covers a total geographical area of 449.25 hectares and falls under the 442301 pincode. Hinganghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chichghat (Rithi)

According to the 2011 Census, Chichghat (Rithi) village had a total population of 348 people, including 186 males and 162 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 871 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.65%, with male literacy at 83.63% and female literacy at 65.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 140.

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

Nearby Villages of Chichghat (Rithi)

Chichghat (Rithi) 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 Chichghat (Rithi)

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Chichghat (Rithi). The nearest railway station is Hinganghat, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hinganghat to Chichghat (Rithi) is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Chichghat (Rithi) is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chichghat (Rithi)

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

Health Facilities in Chichghat (Rithi)

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

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