Chilka Village Overview
Chilka is a village in Baikunthpur tehsil of Koriya district, Chhattisgarh. It lies about 17 km from Baikunthpur, which serves as both tehsil and district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Chilka village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Chilka village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilka is 431415. The village covers a geographical area of 229.55 hectares and has a pincode of 497335. Baikunthpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.
Location Map of Chilka
Population & Demographics of Chilka
This section provides population and demographic details of Chilka village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 946 | 456 | 490 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 147 | 74 | 73 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 49 | 28 | 21 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 862 | 411 | 451 |
| Literate Population | 588 | 323 | 265 |
| Illiterate Population | 358 | 133 | 225 |
Key population details of Chilka village are given below:
- Chilka village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 946, including approximately 456 males and 490 females, with a sex ratio of 1074 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 49 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 862 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Chilka village is good, with a literacy rate of about 62.16%.
- There are around 219 households in Chilka village.
Transport & Connectivity of Chilka
Transport facilities help residents of Chilka village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Chilka
The following villages are located close to Chilka and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chilka
- Where is Chilka located?
- Chilka village is located in Baikunthpur Tehsil, Koriya district, Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Chilka?
- Chilka is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Chilka?
- The pincode of Chilka is 497335.
- What is the population of Chilka?
- Chilka has a total population of 946, including 456 males and 490 females.
- How many households are there in Chilka?
- There are 219 households in Chilka.
- What is the literacy rate in Chilka?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chilka is 62.16%. Male literacy is 70.83% and female literacy is 54.08%.