Chikhali (Chikhli) - Pithora, Mahasamund

Chikhali (Chikhli) is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Chikhli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikhali (Chikhli) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhali (Chikhli) is 446357. The village covers a total geographical area of 633.82 hectares and falls under the 493551 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Chikhali (Chikhli)

As per Census 2011, Chikhali (Chikhli) village has a total population of 1,143 people, consisting of 548 males and 595 females. The village has 287 households and a sex ratio of 1,085 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 576 literate and 567 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 606 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chikhali (Chikhli) are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chikhali (Chikhli)

Chikhali (Chikhli) 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 Chikhali (Chikhli)

Chikhali (Chikhli) is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Chikhali (Chikhli) is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Chikhali (Chikhli) is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikhali (Chikhli)

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

Health Facilities in Chikhali (Chikhli)

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

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