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Chikhli चिखली
Chikhli चिखली Location of Chikhli चिखली in Maharashtra and India
Coordinates	20°02′N 75°47′E / 20.03°N 75.78°E / 20.03; 75.78
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
District(s)	Buldana
Population • Density	58428 (2001) • 219 /km2 (567 /sq mi)
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	1009 km2 (390 sq mi) • 606 m (1,988 ft)
Codes • Pincode • 443201 • Telephone • +00-91-7264 • Vehicle • MH-28

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. SHIKSHAN PRASARAK MANDAL's Sunil Ramsinh Chunawale Ayruved college is located at Chikhli. It started in year 2000. All Well as SPM's different 14 school and colleges are giving education in the area of CHIKHLI

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.

History

Chikhli was earlier known as Deulghat.^[1]

Culture

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)

Geography

Chikhli is located at 20°02′N 75°47′E / 20.03°N 75.78°E / 20.03; 75.78.^[2] It has an average elevation of 606 metres (1988 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,^[3] 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

Prominent Places

Renuka Devi is deity of Chikhli. Renuka Devi temple is located in the heart of the town. The temple is a marvellous monument. Chaitra pournima is an auspicious day when Renuka Devi "Yatra" is organized1111.

Lord Shiva Mandir in the old town is another spot worth visiting.

The most striking feature of this place is the old mansion of Mahajan's. A huge house with over 100 rooms built in wood and rocks.

References

1. ^ Buldhana district Gazette, 1976
2. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Chikhli
3. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01. 

External links

• Buldhana District Gazetteer - Chikhli

		Buldhana	Amdapur, Khamgaon
	Jafrabad(Jalna district)
		Chikhli
	Deulgaon Raja		Mehkar

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