Chicholi - Kharora, Raipur

Chicholi is a village situated in the Kharora tehsil of Raipur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from Tilda and around 45 km from Raipur. Chicholi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chicholi is 444965. The village covers a total geographical area of 407.19 hectares and falls under the 493225 pincode. Tilda Newra is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Chicholi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dharsiwa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chicholi

According to the 2011 Census, Chicholi village had a total population of 1,103 people, including 539 males and 564 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.59%, with male literacy at 79.13% and female literacy at 62.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 472, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Chicholi

Chicholi 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 Chicholi

Chicholi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baikunth, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tilda Newra to Chicholi is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Chicholi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chicholi

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

Health Facilities in Chicholi

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

FAQs about Chicholi