Chikhli, Maharashtra
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| ?Chikhli चिखली Maharashtra • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
1,009 km² (390 sq mi) • 606 m (1,988 ft) |
| District(s) | Buldana |
| Population • Density |
58,428 (2001) • 219 /km² (567 /sq mi) |
| Codes • Pincode • Telephone • Vehicle |
• 443201 • +00-91-7264 • MH-28 |
Coordinates: Chikhli (Marathi:चिखली) is a city and a municipal council in Buldana district in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is located on the Pune-Nagpur highway.
PRMS's Anuradha Engineering College is located at Chikhli. It started in year 1993 and has currently following branches of engineering.
Chemical, Computer Science, Electrical, Information Technology, Mechanical and Textile.
The ancient historical temple of Renuka Devi is situated in the heart of city. The only one Temple of Makardhawaj Maharaj is situated at the village Khandala and hence the name of village is Khandala Makardhwaj. Makardhwaj is son of lord Hanuman (Maruti)
The municipal council was established at Chikhli in 1930 and administers an area of 14.29 square kilometres. The municipal council is composed of 24 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
[edit] Geography
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."
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Chikhli had a population of 58,428. 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
[edit] References
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
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