Chikhli-1 (Chikhli) - Arang, Raipur

Chikhli-1 (Chikhli) is a village situated in the Arang tehsil of Raipur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arang and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Raipur. Chikhli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikhli-1 (Chikhli) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhli-1 (Chikhli) is 444446. The village covers a total geographical area of 871.57 hectares and falls under the 493441 pincode. Arang is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Chikhli-1 (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 Arang Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikhli-1 (Chikhli)

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhli-1 (Chikhli) village had a total population of 2,537 people, including 1,247 males and 1,290 females, living in 485 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.05%, with male literacy at 80.44% and female literacy at 53.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 580, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 422.

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-1 (Chikhli)

Chikhli-1 (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-1 (Chikhli)

Chikhli-1 (Chikhli) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belsonda, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arang to Chikhli-1 (Chikhli) is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Chikhli-1 (Chikhli) is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikhli-1 (Chikhli)

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chikhli-1 (Chikhli) village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Chikhli-1 (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-1 (Chikhli) village are given below:

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