Chikhali (Ijara) - Arni, Yavatmal

Chikhali (Ijara) is a village situated in the Arni tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arni and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Chikhali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikhali (Ijara) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhali (Ijara) is 543229. The village covers a total geographical area of 826.45 hectares and falls under the 445103 pincode. Digras is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Chikhali (Ijara) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arni Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandrapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikhali (Ijara)

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhali (Ijara) village had a total population of 1,614 people, including 840 males and 774 females, living in 401 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.58%, with male literacy at 88.71% and female literacy at 76.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 206, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 735.

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 (Ijara)

Chikhali (Ijara) 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 (Ijara)

Public transport in the Chikhali (Ijara) is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Yavatmal, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digras to Chikhali (Ijara) is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Chikhali (Ijara) is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikhali (Ijara)

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

Health Facilities in Chikhali (Ijara)

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 (Ijara) village are given below:

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