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Chikhli is a city and a municipal council in Buldana district in Vidarbha Region of Maharashtra state, India. It is located on the Pune-Nagpur highway. It is situated at the westernmost border of Vidarbha region of Maharashtra and is 500 km from the state capital, Mumbai. Chikhli is situated on the border of the Marathwada Region and Vidarbha Regions of Maharashtra.
Chikhli, Maharashtra | |
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village | |
Nickname: Political capital of district | |
Coordinates: 20°21′02″N 76°15′28″E / 20.3505°N 76.2577°E | |
Country | India |
State | Maharashtra |
District | Buldana |
Government | |
• Type | Municipal Council |
• Body | Chikhli Municipal Council |
Area | |
• Total | 15.51 km2 (5.99 sq mi) |
Elevation | 606 m (1,988 ft) |
Population (2011 to 2020) | |
• Total | 147,896 |
• Rank | 2nd in District 47th in Maharashtra 840th in India |
Languages | |
• Official | Marathi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 443201 |
Telephone code | 00-91-7264 |
ISO 3166 code | IN-MH |
Vehicle registration | MH-28 |
Chikhli has an MIDC located on Nagpur-Pune highway that houses many SMEs in automotive, chemical, fibres and plastic, iron casting and other sectors.
Chikhli (Hq., 20° 21' N., 76° 18' E.,. P. 18,634): The headquarters town of the tahsil bearing the same name is situated at a distance of fourteen miles from Buldhana, the district headquarters. The old Gazetteer of Bnldhana district has to say the following about this town: "There is a dargah or a tomb of Madan Shah Wali in whose honour an urus is held every year at which about 500 people assemble from the surrounding villages. The dargah has some inam land for its support. A temple of Mahadeva to the west of the town is of some archaeological importance. The top was rebuilt about 40 years ago, and other buildings have been added to it."
The municipal council was established at Chikhli in 1930 and administers an area of 14.29 square kilometres. The municipal council is composed of 17 members, two seats being reserved for women and one for scheduled tribes. The municipal administration is divided into various sections such as office, collection, octroi, sanitation, education and dispensary.
The total income of the municipality excluding extraordinary and debt heads amounted to Rs. 5,37,245.92 during the year 1965-66 [During: 1972-73 the income and expenditure amounted to Rs 9,02,000 and Rs. 9,48,000.] and was composed of municipal rates and taxes, Rs. 2,18,443.73; realisations under special Acts, Rs. 1,973.61; revenue derived from municipal property and powers apart from taxation, Rs. 7,986.00; grants and contributions for general and special purposes, Rs. 3,04,187.33 and income from miscellaneous sources Rs. 4,655.92. During the same year, the total expenditure of the municipality excluding extra-ordinary and debt heads came to Rs. 5,20,960.54. comprising general administration and collection charges, Rs. 1,32,788.89; public safety, Rs. 15,20,232: public health and convenience. Rs. 1,41,362.27; public instruction, Rs. 2,25,695.11; contributions, Rs. 200.00 and miscellaneous expenditure. Rs. 5,711.54. During the year under review the municipality had an income of Rs. 24,913.76 under extra-ordinary and debt heads and under the same head the expenditure was Rs. 36,803.83.
For the convenience of the public the municipality maintains a fruits and vegetables market as also fish and mutton markets. It also conducts a library. The municipality maintains two dispensaries, one general and one veterinary. Wells form the main source of water-supply to the town. Primary education has been made compulsory in the town and is managed by the municipality. Besides primary schools there are two colleges and four high schools in the town. The total length of roads maintained by the municipality is 7 km. of which a length of 2 km. is asphalted, of 1 km. metalled and the rest i.e., of 4 km. unmetalled. The municipality maintains four cremation grounds and five burial places. There is also a municipal garden and a meeting hall in the municipal office building.
Among the objects of interest in the town may be mentioned the maths of Udasi Maharaj and Mauni Maharaj, the Nazreen Mission Church and the temples of Mahadeva, Devi and Ganapati. A very big fair is held in honour of the Goddess Rayka Devi on Chaitra full moon day (April). More than 20,000 people attend the same.
Geography and climate
editChikhli has an average elevation of 606 metres (1988 feet). Chikhli has a moderate climate. The annual rainfall averages 800 mm. Most of the rainfall occurs in the monsoon season between June and September.
Demographics
editAs of 2011[update] India census,[1] Chikhli had a population of 57,889. Males constitute 52% of the population and females, 48%. Chikhli has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 81% and female literacy of 67%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. The rate of literacy is high due to school facility available and awareness in the people. Marathi is the main language of communication.
Year | Male | Female | Total Population | Change | Religion (%) | |||||||
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Hindu | Muslim | Christian | Sikhs | Buddhist | Jain | Other religions and persuasions | Religion not stated | |||||
2001[2] | 25297 | 23131 | 48428 | - | 65.398 | 22.836 | 0.314 | 0.050 | 10.246 | 1.068 | 0.066 | 0.023 |
2011[1] | 29977 | 27912 | 57889 | 0.195 | 63.200 | 24.352 | 0.387 | 0.024 | 11.012 | 0.912 | 0.062 | 0.050 |
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Transport
editThe city is connected to other major cities of Maharashtra by State Highway 24 (Baitul (Madhya Pradesh) to Chandwad (Nashik)) and State Highway 176 (Malkapur to Solapur) and National Highway 753A (Buldana to Shirdi). There is a state project to build a 4-lane highway between Chikhli and Malkapur, but has been postponed due to some problems in the Rajur Ghat near Buldana.
Chikhli is not connected to the Railway Network. The nearest Railway Stations are Malkapur 72 km (45 mi), Nandura 77 km (48 mi), and Jalna 90 km (56 mi). The nearest Railway Junctions are Akola 110 km (68 mi), and Aurangabad 140 km (87 mi). However, in 2016 railway budget NDA government sanctioned and allotted Rs 3000 crores for Khamgaon -Jalna railway line. After completion of this project Chikhli will be a major railway station on Khamgaon-Jalna railway line. Chikhli-Burhanpur and Malkapur-Solapur railway lines have been proposed.
The nearest airport is at Aurangabad, 140 km (87 mi).
Education
editList of Colleges
edit- Anuradha Engineering College
- Anuradha Pharmacy College
- Anuradha Polytechnic College
- Anuradha Nursing and Cosmetics Colleges (located approximately 4 km from main city)
- Abhinav College of Education
- Sunil Ramsinghji Chunawale BAMS College (under Maharashtra University of Health Science, Nashik)
- Shri Shivaji Science College
- SPM Arts and Commerce College
List of schools
edit- dr zakir hussain school chikhli
- sio library in umar farooque madarsa chikhli
- The Chikhali Urban Vidyaniketan Cbse School
- Adarsha Vidyalaya
- Shivaji Vidyalaya
- Radhabai Khedekar Vidyalaya
- Anuradha English medium school
- Adarsh convent
- Hallelujah highschool
- N.P schools
- Z.P high school
- karam english school
Culture
editThe ancient historical temple of Renuka Devi is situated in the heart of city. The only one temple of pandav is situated in the nearby village Kawhala.
There is a large celebration on Hanuman Jayanthi, where thousands of people join the rally and celebrate their faith towards Renuka Devi. There is Panchmukhi Mahadeo Temple on Khamgaon road near vishwabharmama shelake mala. Shri Siddha Science Temple near Gondhane Complex on Mehkar Phata Road, which is famous for lord Shiva and Siddha Science, which is scientific spirituality or yoga. There is Shriram mandir in the old city, ram navami is celebrated each year with pleasure by peoples. It has Jain Temple also near hanuman temple, which is 100 years old.
Prominent places
editRenuka Devi
Renuka Devi is deity of Chikhli. [citation needed] Renuka Devi temple is located in the heart of the town. Chaitra pournima and Hanuman Jayanti is a day when Renuka Devi "Yatra" is organized.
Khairullah Shah Miyan Dargah
Khairullah Shah Miyan Dargah is the best religious place located in Chikhli. Peoples from all over Maharashtra visit over there for "ziyarat" at the time of URS and Sandal. This Sandal is held exactly after three days of Holi festival.
President of India visited the city
edit17 July 2009 - Felicitated by President Smt. Pratibha Patil at Chikhali on inauguration of "Maharana Pratap" statue.[citation needed]
Banking and (ATM) financial services
editIn the 2000s (decade), almost all public sector and private banks have opened up branches including the State Bank of India, State Bank of Hyderabad, Axis Bank, Saraswat Bank, Bank of India, HDFC Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, Indian Overseas Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Other Co-Operative Banks also available. Many banks also provide with ATM services.The Chikhali Urban Co Op Bank Ltd provides best service in the financial sector
Medical facilities
editChikhli is well known for its medical facilities in a nearby area. The city has the largest number of hospitals and clinics in the region. A government hospital is also available to citizens. A hospital with 24-hour services is available.