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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chikhaldara
Chikhaldara is located in the Amravati District of Maharashtra State, India.
Chikhaldara Tehsil has 161 villages.
Chikhaldara has a total of 54 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Chikhaldara is 118,815.
In Chikhaldara, there are 60,723 males and 58,092 females.
There are 17,040 children in Chikhaldara, comprising 8,620 males and 8,420 females.
In Chikhaldara, the literate population is 77,436 (44,087 males and 33,349 females). The illiterate population is 41,379 (16,636 males and 24,743 females).