Chikpal - Katekalyan, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Chikpal is a village situated in the Katekalyan tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katekalyan and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Dantewada. Chikpal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikpal is 450220. The village covers a total geographical area of 952.01 hectares and falls under the 494449 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Chikpal

According to the 2011 Census, Chikpal village had a total population of 1,047 people, including 525 males and 522 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.97%, with male literacy at 57.73% and female literacy at 36.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,020.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikpal

Chikpal 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 Chikpal

Public transport in the Chikpal is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kaklur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Chikpal is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Chikpal 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 Chikpal

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

Health Facilities in Chikpal

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

FAQs about Chikpal