Chichwahi - Aundhi, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki

Chichwahi is a village situated in the Aundhi tehsil of Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 40 km from Manpur and around 140 km from Rajnandgaon. Gadhdomi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chichwahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chichwahi is 441519. The village covers a total geographical area of 201.24 hectares and falls under the 491229 pincode. Ambagarh Chowki is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

Chichwahi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mohala-manpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chichwahi

According to the 2011 Census, Chichwahi village had a total population of 425 people, including 209 males and 216 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.43%, with male literacy at 94.89% and female literacy at 72.22%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 397.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population425209216
Child Population (0–6 yrs)693336
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)397197200
Literate Population297167130
Illiterate Population1284286

Nearby Villages of Chichwahi

Chichwahi 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)
GudarasNorth-West1.40 km
NalkasaEast1.45 km
SalhebattiNorth2.02 km
GarhdomiNorth-East2.08 km
SerkhedaSouth-West2.12 km
PalebhattiWest2.51 km
DongargaonNorth2.96 km
WarkundiNorth3.01 km
ShardaSouth-East3.08 km
Semhar BandhaWest3.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chichwahi

Chichwahi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.4 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 Chichwahi is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Chichwahi is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chichwahi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Chichwahi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Chichwahi

Where is Chichwahi located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Chichwahi?

The Gram Panchayat of Chichwahi is Gadhdomi.

What is the pincode of Chichwahi?

The pincode of Chichwahi is 491229.

What is the population of Chichwahi?

Chichwahi had a total population of 425, including 209 males and 216 females.

How many households are there in Chichwahi?

Chichwahi had 60 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chichwahi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chichwahi was 83.43%. Male literacy was 94.89% and female literacy was 72.22%.