Shikari Tola - Chhuriya, Rajnandgaon

Shikari Tola is a village situated in the Chhuriya tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhuriya and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Shikaritola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shikari Tola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shikari Tola is 440891. The village covers a total geographical area of 509.51 hectares and falls under the 491557 pincode. Chhuria is the nearest town, located about 17 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 1,014 people, including 510 males and 504 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.19%, with male literacy at 84.04% and female literacy at 62.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 144, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 353.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhuria to Shikari Tola is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Shikari Tola 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 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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