Chilma Kalan - Rajpur, Balrampur-Ramanujganj

Chilma Kalan is a village situated in the Rajpur tehsil of Balrampur-Ramanujganj district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from Rajpur and around 38 km from Ambikapur. Chilmakala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chilma Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilma Kalan is 433293. The village covers a total geographical area of 650.99 hectares and falls under the 497118 pincode. Rajpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Chilma Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Chilma Kalan village had a total population of 1,043 people, including 523 males and 520 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.75%, with male literacy at 58.74% and female literacy at 39.11%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 973.

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

Nearby Villages of Chilma Kalan

Chilma Kalan 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 Chilma Kalan

Chilma Kalan 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 Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 141.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajpur to Chilma Kalan is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Chilma Kalan is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chilma Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Chilma Kalan

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

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