All Information About Chikhaldara Subdistrict
Detailed information about Chikhaldara Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Chikhaldara is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Amravati District of Maharashtra State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Chikhaldara - चिखलदरा |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 4002 |
| District | Amravati |
| Census Code 2011 | 4002 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 54 |
| Number of Villages | 161 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Amravati (Code: 364) |
| Assembly Constituency | Melghat (Code: 2887) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Melghat | Kewalram Tulsiram Kale ( 2024) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2029 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Chikhaldara Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
118,815
M: 60,723
F: 58,092 |
| Rural |
113,657
M: 57,934
F: 55,723 |
| Urban |
5,158
M: 2,789
F: 2,369 |
Number of Households: 23,494
Population Distribution
Total: 118,815 (Male: 60,723, Female: 58,092)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 17,040 (Male: 8,620, Female: 8,420)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 8,170 (Male: 4,200, Female: 3,970)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 93,050 (Male: 47,291, Female: 45,759)
Literate Population
Total: 77,436 (Male: 44,087, Female: 33,349)
Illiterate Population
Total: 41,379 (Male: 16,636, Female: 24,743)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 57,278 (Male: 31,587, Female: 25,691)
Main Workers
Total: 43,471 (Male: 26,148, Female: 17,323)
Marginal Workers
Total: 13,807 (Male: 5,439, Female: 8,368)
Non-Workers
Total: 61,537 (Male: 29,136, Female: 32,401)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 12,509 (Male: 8,583, Female: 3,926)
- Agricultural Laborers: 26,509 (Male: 14,564, Female: 11,945)
- Household Industry Workers: 362 (Male: 227, Female: 135)
- Other Workers: 4,091 (Male: 2,774, Female: 1,317)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,706 (Male: 781, Female: 925)
- Agricultural Laborers: 10,708 (Male: 3,896, Female: 6,812)
- Household Industry Workers: 135 (Male: 56, Female: 79)
- Other Workers: 1,258 (Male: 706, Female: 552)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Chikhaldara Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
118,815
M: 60,723
F: 58,092 |
| Rural |
113,657
M: 57,934
F: 55,723 |
| Urban |
5,158
M: 2,789
F: 2,369 |
Number of Households: 23,494
Population Distribution
Total: 118,815 (Male: 60,723, Female: 58,092)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 17,040 (Male: 8,620, Female: 8,420)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 8,170 (Male: 4,200, Female: 3,970)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 93,050 (Male: 47,291, Female: 45,759)
Literate Population
Total: 77,436 (Male: 44,087, Female: 33,349)
Illiterate Population
Total: 41,379 (Male: 16,636, Female: 24,743)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 57,278 (Male: 31,587, Female: 25,691)
Main Workers
Total: 43,471 (Male: 26,148, Female: 17,323)
Marginal Workers
Total: 13,807 (Male: 5,439, Female: 8,368)
Non-Workers
Total: 61,537 (Male: 29,136, Female: 32,401)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 12,509 (Male: 8,583, Female: 3,926)
- Agricultural Laborers: 26,509 (Male: 14,564, Female: 11,945)
- Household Industry Workers: 362 (Male: 227, Female: 135)
- Other Workers: 4,091 (Male: 2,774, Female: 1,317)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,706 (Male: 781, Female: 925)
- Agricultural Laborers: 10,708 (Male: 3,896, Female: 6,812)
- Household Industry Workers: 135 (Male: 56, Female: 79)
- Other Workers: 1,258 (Male: 706, Female: 552)
Grampanchayat List of Chikhaldara Tehsil/Taluka
Chikhaldara Tehsil comprises 54 Gram Panchayats and 161 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Chikhaldara. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.