Tikri - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Tikri is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Tikri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tikri is 438559. The village covers a total geographical area of 196.78 hectares and falls under the 495330 pincode. Takhatpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Tikri

As per Census 2011, Tikri village has a total population of 503 people, consisting of 265 males and 238 females. The village has 93 households and a sex ratio of 898 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 258 literate and 245 illiterate residents. Additionally, 133 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tikri

Tikri 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 Tikri

Public transport in the Tikri is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Takhatpur to Tikri is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Tikri is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tikri

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

Health Facilities in Tikri

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

FAQs about Tikri