Chikwaliya - Bijaipur, Gopalganj

Chikwaliya is a village situated in the Bijaipur subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijaipur and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Musahari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikwaliya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikwaliya is 229995. The village covers a total geographical area of 87 hectares and falls under the 841508 pincode. Katia is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Chikwaliya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Chikwaliya

According to the 2011 Census, Chikwaliya village had a total population of 222 people, including 103 males and 119 females, living in 29 households. The sex ratio was 1,155 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.14%, with male literacy at 55.56% and female literacy at 28.72%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chikwaliya

Chikwaliya is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Chikwaliya

Chikwaliya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nonapar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katia to Chikwaliya is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Chikwaliya is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikwaliya

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chikwaliya village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Chikwaliya

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chikwaliya village are given below:

FAQs about Chikwaliya