Chikhali - Mangrulpir, Washim

Chikhali is a village situated in the Mangrulpir tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangrulpir and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Chikhali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhali is 530731. The village covers a total geographical area of 377.37 hectares and falls under the 444402 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 11 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 Washim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikhali

As per Census 2011, Chikhali village has a total population of 1,481 people, consisting of 758 males and 723 females. The village has 251 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 173 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,138 literate and 343 illiterate residents. Additionally, 259 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 408 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chikhali are given below:

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jaulka, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrulpir to Chikhali is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Chikhali 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 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