Shikari Tola - Ambagarh Chouki, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki

Shikari Tola is a village situated in the Ambagarh Chouki tehsil of Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from Ambagarh Chowki and around 51 km from Rajnandgaon. Jadutola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shikari Tola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shikari Tola is 441588. The village covers a total geographical area of 169.21 hectares and falls under the 491668 pincode. Ambagarh Chowki is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Shikari Tola 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 Shikari Tola

According to the 2011 Census, Shikari Tola village had a total population of 296 people, including 144 males and 152 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.17%, with male literacy at 94.49% and female literacy at 70.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 221.

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

Nearby Villages of Shikari Tola

Shikari Tola 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 Shikari Tola

Shikari Tola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambagarh Chowki to Shikari Tola is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Shikari Tola is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shikari Tola

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

Health Facilities in Shikari Tola

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

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