Kiskal - Bhairamgarh, Bijapur

Kiskal is a village situated in the Bhairamgarh tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhairamgarh and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Marameta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kiskal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kiskal is 451243. The village covers a total geographical area of 247.75 hectares and falls under the 494450 pincode. Bhairamgarh is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Kiskal

As per Census 2011, Kiskal village has a total population of 153 people, consisting of 76 males and 77 females. The village has 27 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 153 illiterate residents. Additionally, 153 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kiskal are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kiskal

Kiskal 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 Kiskal

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kiskal. The nearest railway station is Kamalur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhairamgarh to Kiskal is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Kiskal is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kiskal

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

Health Facilities in Kiskal

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

FAQs about Kiskal