Chikhali - Risod, Washim

Chikhali is a village situated in the Risod tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Risod and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Chikhali village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhali is 531345. The village covers a total geographical area of 1171.02 hectares and falls under the 444510 pincode. Risod is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Chikhali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chikhali

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhali village had a total population of 2,366 people, including 1,249 males and 1,117 females, living in 502 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.66%, with male literacy at 88.77% and female literacy at 69.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 573, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 78.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kekatumar, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Risod to Chikhali is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Chikhali is about 28 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