Chiknipali Village - Barpali, Korba

Chiknipali is a village situated in the Barpali tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from Kartala and around 30 km from Korba. Chikanipali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chiknipali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chiknipali is 436493. The village covers a total geographical area of 630.05 hectares and falls under the 495674 pincode. Korba is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Chiknipali

As per Census 2011, Chiknipali village has a total population of 1,518 people, consisting of 764 males and 754 females. The village has 450 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 243 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 881 literate and 637 illiterate residents. Additionally, 136 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 485 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chiknipali

Chiknipali 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 Chiknipali

Chiknipali 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 Saragbundia, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Korba to Chiknipali is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chiknipali

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

Health Facilities in Chiknipali

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

FAQs about Chiknipali