Chikhli - Ambagarh Chouki, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki

Chikhli is a village situated in the Ambagarh Chouki tehsil of Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Ambagarh Chowki and around 60 km from Rajnandgaon. Chikhali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikhli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhli is 441578. The village covers a total geographical area of 219.34 hectares and falls under the 491668 pincode. Ambagarh Chowki is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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 Khujji Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikhli

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhli village had a total population of 922 people, including 442 males and 480 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 1,086 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.09%, with male literacy at 93.95% and female literacy at 71.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 412.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikhli

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 Chikhli

Chikhli 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 Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambagarh Chowki to Chikhli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Chikhli is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikhli

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

Health Facilities in 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 Chikhli village are given below:

FAQs about Chikhli