Indian Village Directory

Chikhalap Village

Chikhalap is an inhabited village in Mhasla Taluka of Raigarh district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 554918, the Census 2011 record lists 735 people in 197 households and the reported area is 800 hectares. The local references include Mhasla CD Block and the nearest town reference is Shrivardhan at about 23 km.

In short:

Chikhalap is a village in Mhasla Taluka, Raigarh district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 554918 and 735 people in 197 households.

Village Code554918
Population735
Households197
Area800 hectares
Nearest TownShrivardhan

Detailed village profile

Chikhalap at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 735 people, 800 hectares of reported area and Shrivardhan as the nearest town reference for Chikhalap, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra
District Raigarh
Taluka Mhasla
CD Block Mhasla
  • Chikhalap falls under Mhasla Taluka in Raigarh district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 554918.
  • The record lists 735 people living in 197 households.
  • The reported village area is 800 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Shrivardhan.
  • 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
Chikhalap
Census Village Code
554918
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Raigarh
District Census Code
520
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mhasla
Sub-district Census Code
04184
CD Block
Mhasla
Households
197
Population
735
Male Population
315
Female Population
420
Sex Ratio
1,333.33
Area
800 hectares
Area
8 sq km
Nearest Town
Shrivardhan
Nearest Town Distance
23 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 Density 91.88 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.73 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 4.08% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 23.27% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chikhalap in the official administrative record. Census village code 554918 and Mhasla CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
520
Sub-district Census Code
04184
Village Census Code
554918
CD Block Code
0235
CD Block Name
Mhasla

Location and Distance

Shrivardhan is the nearest town listed for Chikhalap, about 23 km away. Alibag is listed as the district headquarters at about 100 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mhasla
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
52 km
District Headquarter
Alibag
Distance from District Headquarter
100 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Shrivardhan
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
23 km
Nearest Town
Shrivardhan
Distance from Nearest Town
23 km
Total Geographical Area
800 hectares
Area
8 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 735 people in 197 households, with 315 male residents and 420 female residents. The average household size is 3.73, and SC share is 4.08% and ST share is 23.27% for Chikhalap. Population density works out to about 91.88 people per sq km.

Total Households
197
Total Population
735
Male Population
315
Female Population
420
Sex Ratio
1,333.33
Average Household Size
3.73
SC Population
30
SC Male Population
12
SC Female Population
18
SC Population Share
4.08
ST Population
171
ST Male Population
80
ST Female Population
91
ST Population Share
23.27
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chikhalap list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle 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
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chikhalap include hand pump water, treated tap water and river or canal 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
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated 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
River Canal
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
159 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chikhalap include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
State Highway
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 Chikhalap include self-help groups and Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chikhalap is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 19 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
19 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
19 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
19 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
19 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chikhalap show that net sown area is 402 hectares and irrigated land is 402 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
101 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
9.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
58 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
67 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
402.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
402.0

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chikhalap village located?

Chikhalap is in Mhasla Taluka of Raigarh district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Chikhalap village in?

Chikhalap village is in Raigarh district.

Which state is Chikhalap village in?

Chikhalap village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Chikhalap under?

Chikhalap comes under Mhasla Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chikhalap?

The Census village code of Chikhalap is 554918.

What is the population of Chikhalap village?

The village record lists 735 people and 197 households for Chikhalap.

How many households are in Chikhalap village?

The village record lists 197 households for Chikhalap.

What is the male and female population of Chikhalap?

The record lists 315 male residents and 420 female residents for Chikhalap.

What is the sex ratio of Chikhalap village?

The sex ratio of Chikhalap is 1,333.33 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chikhalap village?

The reported geographical area of Chikhalap is 800 hectares.

What is the population density of Chikhalap village?

The approximate population density of Chikhalap is 91.88 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chikhalap?

The nearest town listed for Chikhalap is Shrivardhan, about 23 km away.

How far is Chikhalap from the district headquarters?

Chikhalap is about 100 km from Alibag, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chikhalap from the sub-district headquarters?

Chikhalap is about 52 km from Mhasla, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chikhalap?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Chikhalap.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Chikhalap?

For Chikhalap, net sown area is 402 hectares and irrigated land is 402 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Chikhalap.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Chikhalap.

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.