Chikhali is an inhabited village in Sadak-Arjuni Taluka of Gondiya district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 538153, the Census 2011 record lists 2,332 people in 530 households and the reported area is 421.28 hectares. The local references include Sadak-Arjuni CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gondiya at about 49 km.
In short:
Chikhali is a village in Sadak-Arjuni Taluka, Gondiya district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 538153 and 2,332 people in 530 households.
Village Code538153
Population2,332
Households530
Area421.28 hectares
Nearest TownGondiya
Detailed village profile
Chikhali at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,332 people, 421.28 hectares of reported area and Gondiya as the nearest town reference for Chikhali, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Chikhali falls under Sadak-Arjuni Taluka in Gondiya district, Maharashtra.
The Census village code is 538153.
The record lists 2,332 people living in 530 households.
The reported village area is 421.28 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Gondiya.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Chikhali
Census Village Code
538153
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Gondiya
District Census Code
507
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sadak-Arjuni
Sub-district Census Code
04049
CD Block
Sadak-Arjuni
Households
530
Population
2,332
Male Population
1,164
Female Population
1,168
Sex Ratio
1,003.44
Area
421.28 hectares
Area
4.21 sq km
Nearest Town
Gondiya
Nearest Town Distance
49 km
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density553.55 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.4 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.88%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share35.76%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share82.3%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chikhali in the official administrative record. Census village code 538153 and Sadak-Arjuni CD Block.
State Census Code
27
District Census Code
507
Sub-district Census Code
04049
Village Census Code
538153
CD Block Code
0100
CD Block Name
Sadak-Arjuni
Location and Distance
Gondiya is the nearest town listed for Chikhali, about 49 km away. Gondiya is listed as the district headquarters at about 49 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Sadak-Arjuni
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Gondiya
Distance from District Headquarter
49 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Gondiya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
49 km
Nearest Town
Gondiya
Distance from Nearest Town
49 km
Total Geographical Area
421.28 hectares
Area
4.21 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,332 people in 530 households, with 1,164 male residents and 1,168 female residents. The average household size is 4.4, and SC share is 14.88% and ST share is 35.76% for Chikhali. Population density works out to about 553.55 people per sq km.
Total Households
530
Total Population
2,332
Male Population
1,164
Female Population
1,168
Sex Ratio
1,003.44
Average Household Size
4.4
SC Population
347
SC Male Population
183
SC Female Population
164
SC Population Share
14.88
ST Population
834
ST Male Population
419
ST Female Population
415
ST Population Share
35.76
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Chikhali list 1 government primary school, 2 government middle schools, 1 private middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
3
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Chikhali. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chikhali include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chikhali include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Post Office
Available
Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Chikhali include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Chikhali is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 20 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Chikhali show that reported agricultural commodities include Cereals, net sown area is 362 hectares and irrigated land is 298 hectares (82.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Cereals
Forest Area In Hectares
22.52 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.91
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
19.17 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1.7 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5.98 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
362.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
64 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
298.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
60 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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Chikhali is in Sadak-Arjuni Taluka of Gondiya district in Maharashtra, India.
Which district is Chikhali village in?
Chikhali village is in Gondiya district.
Which state is Chikhali village in?
Chikhali village is in Maharashtra.
Which taluka is Chikhali under?
Chikhali comes under Sadak-Arjuni Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Chikhali?
The Census village code of Chikhali is 538153.
What is the population of Chikhali village?
The village record lists 2,332 people and 530 households for Chikhali.
How many households are in Chikhali village?
The village record lists 530 households for Chikhali.
What is the male and female population of Chikhali?
The record lists 1,164 male residents and 1,168 female residents for Chikhali.
What is the sex ratio of Chikhali village?
The sex ratio of Chikhali is 1,003.44 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Chikhali village?
The reported geographical area of Chikhali is 421.28 hectares.
What is the population density of Chikhali village?
The approximate population density of Chikhali is 553.55 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Chikhali?
The nearest town listed for Chikhali is Gondiya, about 49 km away.
How far is Chikhali from the district headquarters?
Chikhali is about 49 km from Gondiya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Chikhali from the sub-district headquarters?
Chikhali is about 3 km from Sadak-Arjuni, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Chikhali?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 2 government middle schools, 1 private middle school and 1 government secondary school for Chikhali.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Chikhali?
For Chikhali, reported agricultural commodities include Cereals, net sown area is 362 hectares and irrigated land is 298 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Chikhali.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Chikhali.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.