Chikhli - Daundilohara, Balod

Chikhli is a village situated in the Daundilohara tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Dondiluhara and around 85 km from Durg. Chikhali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikhli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhli is 443103. The village covers a total geographical area of 364.14 hectares and falls under the 491227 pincode. Daundi Lohara is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Chikhli

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhli village had a total population of 662 people, including 321 males and 341 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 1,062 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.84%, with male literacy at 92.00% and female literacy at 70.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 620.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikhli

Chikhli 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 Chikhli

Chikhli 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 Kusumkasa, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daundi Lohara to Chikhli is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Chikhli is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikhli

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

Health Facilities in Chikhli

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

FAQs about Chikhli