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

As per Census 2011, Chikhli village has a total population of 922 people, consisting of 442 males and 480 females. The village has 183 households and a sex ratio of 1,085 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 660 literate and 262 illiterate residents. Additionally, 41 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 412 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population922442480
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1186256
Scheduled Castes (SC)411724
Scheduled Tribes (ST)412204208
Literate Population660357303
Illiterate Population26285177

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Hodi TolaNorth-West1.46 km
ToyagondiNorth-East1.81 km
KhursiparEast2.00 km
BharritolaSouth-East2.10 km
Saonsai TolaSouth2.23 km
Kodu TolaSouth-West2.31 km
Ragho TolaNorth2.63 km
Manga TolaWest2.71 km
BitalNorth-West2.97 km
Ama TolaNorth-West3.20 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chikhli

Where is Chikhli located?

Chikhli village is located in Ambagarh Chouki Tehsil, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chikhli?

The Gram Panchayat of Chikhli is Chikhali.

What is the pincode of Chikhli?

The pincode of Chikhli is 491668.

What is the population of Chikhli?

Chikhli has a total population of 922, including 442 males and 480 females.

How many households are there in Chikhli?

There are 183 households in Chikhli.

What is the literacy rate in Chikhli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikhli is 71.58%. Male literacy is 80.77% and female literacy is 63.13%.