Chikhale Village
Chikhale is a revenue village in Wada taluka, Palghar district, Maharashtra. It had a population of 1,038 in 222 households (Census 2011).
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1,038 souls. 222 homes.
Wada taluka, Palghar district, Maharashtra.
Chikhale today
- Rice₹6,600APMC Palghar · 13 Nov 2026
- Wheat₹4,200APMC Palghar · 13 Nov 2026
Chikhale at a glance
Chikhale is a mid-sized village of Wada taluka: 1,038 people in 222 households (Census 2011), 57th of its 168 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 81.3%, above Palghar district's 64.4% (Wada taluka: 70.9%), while the sex ratio was 955 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 995. It falls under Chikhale gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 421312. The village covers 593 hectares — about 5.9 km², or roughly 175 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Shahapur assembly constituency and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Wada Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 2 self-help groups with 14 members (2022-23) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Chikhale is in the Chikhale (चिखले) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Chikhale
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Chikhale compares
By population, Chikhale ranks #57 of 168 inhabited villages in Wada taluka.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Chikhale ranks
| Ranked by | Chikhale | In Palghar district | In Maharashtra | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 1,038 | 528 of 891 | 19,872 of 40,209 (tied)above 51% | 1,213 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 222 | 526 of 891 (tied) | 20,189 of 40,209 (tied)above 50% | 258 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 81.3% | 122 of 891 | 12,084 of 40,209 (tied)above 70% | 64.0% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 955 per 1,000 males | 691 of 891 (tied) | 19,658 of 40,152 (tied)above 50% | 1,002 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 4.68 per household | 451 of 891 (tied) | 17,212 of 40,209 (tied)above 56% | 4.70 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 175.0 per km² | 650 of 872 (tied) | 22,656 of 39,529 (tied)above 43% | 261.8 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 40.7% | 727 of 891 (tied) | 35,180 of 40,209 (tied)above 12% | 50.0% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Chikhale
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- VitthalwadiPalghar, Palghar881 people · 83.6% literate · 941 per 1,000 · 4.34 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Maharashtra
- Patharwala Bk.Georai, Beed1,028 people · 80.9% literate · 958 per 1,000 · 4.67 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Chikhale had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 2 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 421312
Other villages in Wada taluka
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Maharashtra's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+15.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 1,038Census 2011
- Male / female
- 531 / 507
- Households
- 222
- People per home
- 4.7
- Literacy rate
- 81.3%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 422
- Work participation
- 40.7%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Chikhale on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Chikhale. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Chikhale · 19.5828° N, 73.0983° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Maharashtra Assembly 2024 (via OpenCity).
Latest posts from the village
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Chikhale
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Land records · official portal for Maharashtra
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Essential services & places near Chikhale
Chikhale isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Wada taluka, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices680 in Palghar district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
FF, GAURI COMPLEX-II, KHANDESHWARI NAKA, BHIWANDI WADA ROAD, TALUKA- WADA, DIST, THANE 421303
Bank · No map location — listed by district
HDFC BANK LTD SHOP NO 113 AND 114 NILKANTH APARTMENT 1ST FLOOR AT POTAL WADA WADA MAHARASHTRA 421303
Bank · No map location — listed by district
SHOP NO.1 TO 6,GAURI COMPLEX,KHADESHWARI NAKA,WADA-421303
Hospitals & clinics343 in Palghar district
Hospital
At:Bavkhal Nityanad Petrol Pump, Kaner
Primary / community health centre
Near Gorha Police station
Primary / community health centre
Near Police Station, Parali
Schools & anganwadis63 in Palghar district
Colleges & universities13 in Palghar district
Police & fire stations11 in Palghar district
Revenue & panchayat offices4 in Palghar district
Government offices9 in Palghar district
Temples37 in Palghar district
Churches16 in Palghar district
Mosques3 in Palghar district
Other places of worship26 in Palghar district
Place of worship
Place of worship
Transport135 in Palghar district
- Shirsad Phata शिरसाद फाटा
Bus stop
- Virar Phata Bus Stop
Bus stop
- BP AUTOCARE BPCL PETROL PUMP बीपी ऑटो केअर पंप
Petrol pump
Agriculture services8 in Palghar district
Community places94 in Palghar district
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People often ask about Chikhale
Where is Chikhale located?
Chikhale is a village in Wada taluka of Palghar district, Maharashtra, India.
Which district is Chikhale in?
Chikhale is in Palghar district of Maharashtra.
Which gram panchayat does Chikhale belong to?
Chikhale comes under the Chikhale gram panchayat.
How is Chikhale written in the local script?
Chikhale is written चिखले.
What is the pincode of Chikhale?
The pincode of Chikhale, Wada, Palghar is 421312.
What is the population of Chikhale?
As per the 2011 Census, Chikhale had a population of 1,038 (531 males and 507 females).
How many households are there in Chikhale?
Chikhale had 222 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Chikhale?
Chikhale covers about 593 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Chikhale?
The literacy rate of Chikhale was 81.3% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Chikhale?
Chikhale had 955 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chikhale in?
Chikhale is in the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Chikhale?
Balya Mama - Suresh Gopinath Mhatre (Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar) won the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha seat, which includes Chikhale, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Chikhale in?
Chikhale is in the Shahapur assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Chikhale?
Daulat Bhika Daroda (Nationalist Congress Party) won the Shahapur assembly seat, which includes Chikhale, in 2024.
Which development block is Chikhale in?
Chikhale is in the Wada development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Chikhale?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chikhale is 552167 and its Census 2011 village code is 552167.
Which villages are near Chikhale?
Villages near Chikhale include Devgaon (within ~8 km), Budhavali (within ~8 km), Kudus (within ~8 km), Gunj (within ~8 km), Tilgaon (within ~8 km).
What is the population of Chikhale in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Chikhale's Census 2011 population of 1,038 by Maharashtra's official RGI projection (+15.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 1,190 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Chikhale?
The sarpanch of Chikhale has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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What do you need to find near Chikhale?
- Hospital
- PHC / clinic
- Pharmacy
- School
- Bank
- ATM
- Post office
- Market
- Police
- Petrol bunk
- Bus stop
- Railway station
Each opens a page of the nearest places from our directory (OpenStreetMap, RBI, India Post), with straight-line distances.
Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Palghar district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice · 1009 Kar | APMC Palghar | 6,600 | 6,600 | 6,600 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Wheat | APMC Palghar | 4,200 | 4,200 | 4,200 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Rice · 1009 Kar | APMC VASAI | 3,505 | 4,760 | 4,540 | 12 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Chikhale's shops. Best mandi price near Chikhale →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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