Chikhali - Daundi, Balod

Chikhali is a village situated in the Daundi tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Dondi and around 90 km from Durg. Chikhli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhali is 443274. The village covers a total geographical area of 702.77 hectares and falls under the 491228 pincode. Dalli-rajhara is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Chikhali

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhali village had a total population of 1,838 people, including 894 males and 944 females, living in 411 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.36%, with male literacy at 86.15% and female literacy at 65.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 225, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,052.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikhali

Chikhali 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 Chikhali

Chikhali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalli-rajhara to Chikhali is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Chikhali is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikhali

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

Health Facilities in Chikhali

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

FAQs about Chikhali