Chikhali - Manora, Washim

Chikhali is a village situated in the Manora tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manora and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Deurawadi serves as the Village Panchayat for Chikhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhali is 531084. The village covers a total geographical area of 551.39 hectares and falls under the 444404 pincode. Digras is the nearest town, located about 19 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 Karanja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikhali

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhali village had a total population of 988 people, including 503 males and 485 females, living in 242 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.17%, with male literacy at 90.70% and female literacy at 71.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73.

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

Public transport in the Chikhali is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digras to Chikhali is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Chikhali is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 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