Chalni - Sanna, Jashpur

Chalni is a village situated in the Sanna tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 40 km from Bagicha and around 63 km from Jashpur Nagar. Chalni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chalni is 433600. The village covers a total geographical area of 1230.91 hectares and falls under the 496336 pincode. Bagicha is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Chalni

As per Census 2011, Chalni village has a total population of 1,070 people, consisting of 521 males and 549 females. The village has 246 households and a sex ratio of 1,053 females per 1,000 males. There are 208 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 357 literate and 713 illiterate residents. Additionally, 33 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 802 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chalni

Chalni 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 Chalni

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Chalni. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagicha to Chalni is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Chalni is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chalni

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

Health Facilities in Chalni

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

FAQs about Chalni