Chikhaldara - Kelapur, Yavatmal

Chikhaldara is a village situated in the Kelapur tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandharkaoda and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Chikhal Dara serves as the Village Panchayat for Chikhaldara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhaldara is 543428. The village covers a total geographical area of 778.12 hectares and falls under the 445302 pincode. Pandharkaoda is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Chikhaldara 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 Chikhaldara

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhaldara village had a total population of 720 people, including 373 males and 347 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.10%, with male literacy at 81.74% and female literacy at 72.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 402.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chikhaldara

Chikhaldara 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 Chikhaldara

Chikhaldara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pimpalkhuti, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharkaoda to Chikhaldara is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Chikhaldara is about 40 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 Chikhaldara

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

Health Facilities in Chikhaldara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chikhaldara village are given below:

FAQs about Chikhaldara