Chikhali, Maharashtra
| Chikhalgav , Dapoli | |
|---|---|
| village | |
  Chikhalgav , Dapoli Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates: 17°15′N 73°35′E / 17.25°N 73.58°ECoordinates: 17°15′N 73°35′E / 17.25°N 73.58°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Ratnagiri district |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | Chikhali |
| Nearest city | Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Karad, Satara |
Chikhali is a village in the Sangameshwar taluka of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra State, India. Chikhli is other variation for the same name.[1]
Notable personalities
- Bal Gangadhar Tilak - The famous Indian nationalist, journalist, teacher, social reformer, lawyer and an independence activist was born here on 23 July 1856.[2]
Reaching Chikhali
By Rail
Sangameshwar Railway Station is the closest railway station to Chikhali. Ratnagiri Railway Station (near to Ratnagiri) are the Railway stations reachable from nearby towns.
By Road
Ratnagiri and Chiplun are the nearest towns to Chikhali which have road connectivity to Chikhali.
References
- ↑ "Chikhali Village, Sangmeshwar Taluka , Ratnagiri District". www.onefivenine.com. onefivenine.com. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
- ↑ EMINENT INDIANS: FREEDOM FIGHTERS. Rupa Publications. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
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