Chikhali - Pusad, Yavatmal

Chikhali is a village situated in the Pusad tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pusad and around 117 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Marsul serves as the Village Panchayat for Chikhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhali is 542840. The village covers a total geographical area of 494.01 hectares and falls under the 445204 pincode. Pusad is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Pusad 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 1,311 people, including 824 males and 487 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 591 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.69%, with male literacy at 90.08% and female literacy at 66.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 112, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 537.

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 Kanhargaon Naka, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusad to Chikhali is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Chikhali is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 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