Shikari Mahka - Chhuriya, Rajnandgaon

Shikari Mahka is a village situated in the Chhuriya tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhuriya and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Shikarimahka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shikari Mahka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shikari Mahka is 440896. The village covers a total geographical area of 706.26 hectares and falls under the 491558 pincode. Chhuria is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Shikari Mahka 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 Mahka

As per Census 2011, Shikari Mahka village has a total population of 1,356 people, consisting of 637 males and 719 females. The village has 283 households and a sex ratio of 1,128 females per 1,000 males. There are 178 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 867 literate and 489 illiterate residents. Additionally, 322 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 229 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shikari Mahka are given below:

Nearby Villages of Shikari Mahka

Shikari Mahka 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 Mahka

Shikari Mahka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhuria to Shikari Mahka is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Shikari Mahka 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 Shikari Mahka

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

Health Facilities in Shikari Mahka

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 Mahka village are given below:

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