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'''Chikhli''' is a [[ |
'''Chikhli''' is a [[ ]] in [[Navsari district]] in the state of [[Gujarat]], [[India]]. |
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== Geography == |
== Geography == |
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Chikhli is located at {{coord|20.75|N|73.07|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/9/Chikhli.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Chikhli]</ref> It has an average elevation of 19 metres (62 feet). |
Chikhli is located at {{coord|20.75|N|73.07|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/9/Chikhli.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Chikhli]</ref> It has an average elevation of 19 metres (62 feet). |
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About 25 km north from the city of [[Valsad]] city and about 10 km east from the city and rail junction of [[Bilimora]], Chikhli is on the Indian [[Indian National Highway 8|National Highway 8]], from where state highways reaching [[Ahwa]] via [[Waghai]] and [[Vansda]], and to the hill station of [[Saputara]] bifurcate. |
About 25 km north from the city of [[Valsad]] city and about 10 km east from the city and rail junction of [[Bilimora]], Chikhli is on the Indian [[Indian National Highway 8|National Highway 8]], from where state highways reaching [[Ahwa]] via [[Waghai]] and [[Vansda]], and to the hill station of [[Saputara]] bifurcate. |
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Nearest railway station is [[Chikhli Road railway station]] on the [[Bilimora]] - [[Vaghai]] [[narrow gauge railway|narrow gauge]] line. Approx 6 km from Chikhli. |
Nearest railway station is [[Chikhli Road railway station]] on the [[Bilimora]] - [[Vaghai]] [[narrow gauge railway|narrow gauge]] line. Approx 6 km from Chikhli. |
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Chikhli, Gujarat
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Chikhli is a city and a Municipality in Navsari district in the state of Gujarat, India.
Geography
Chikhli is located at 20°45′N 73°04′E / 20.75°N 73.07°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 19 metres (62 feet).
Chikhli is the smallest city in the region of South Gujarat. About 25 km north from the city of Valsad city and about 10 km east from the city and rail junction of Bilimora, Chikhli is on the Indian National Highway 8, from where state highways reaching Ahwa via Waghai and Vansda, and to the hill station of Saputara bifurcate.
Nearest railway station is Chikhli Road railway station on the Bilimora - Vaghai narrow gauge line. Approx 6 km from Chikhli.
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Chikhli had a population of 6953. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Chikhli has an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 85% and female literacy of 76%. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Popular Places
Mallikarjun Temple, An old temple of lord Shiva is situated on bank of a seasonal lake in a village Majigam (1/2 km from Chikhli). This site is famous for a shooting of a legendary film Mother India starring Sunil Dutt, Raj Kumar and Nargis.
References
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