Chikhali

Chikhali is a village located in Darwha tehsil of Yavatmal district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Darwha (tehsildar office) and 58km away from district headquarter Yavatmal. As per 2009 stats, Chikhali village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Chikhali unique in its vibrant Darwha-Yavatmal region. You’ll see Chikhali’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chikhali

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chikhali is 542550. The village spans a total geographical area of 946 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 445202. Darwha is nearest town to Chikhali village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chikhali village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Digras Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chikhali

Population of Chikhali

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhali has a total population of about 2,316, with approximately 1,189 males and 1,127 females. The sex ratio is around 947 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 249 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 225 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 5. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.10%, with male literacy at about 79.31% and female literacy near 66.55%. There are around 550 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chikhali's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chikhali

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chikhali. As per the 2011 stats, Chikhali had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chikhali

Knowing the nearby villages of Chikhali helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chikhali.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chikhali