Chicha (Bhilai) - Arjunda, Balod

Chicha (Bhilai) is a village situated in the Arjunda tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from Gunderdehi and around 23 km from Durg. Chicha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chicha (Bhilai) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chicha (Bhilai) is 442796. The village covers a total geographical area of 452.47 hectares and falls under the 491225 pincode. Arjunda is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Chicha (Bhilai) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gunderdehi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanker Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chicha (Bhilai)

According to the 2011 Census, Chicha (Bhilai) village had a total population of 1,117 people, including 564 males and 553 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.77%, with male literacy at 91.12% and female literacy at 72.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 85.

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

Nearby Villages of Chicha (Bhilai)

Chicha (Bhilai) 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 Chicha (Bhilai)

Chicha (Bhilai) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gundardehi, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arjunda to Chicha (Bhilai) is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Chicha (Bhilai) is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chicha (Bhilai)

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

Health Facilities in Chicha (Bhilai)

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

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