Karra Chikhala Village - Bilaigarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh
Karra Chikhala is a village situated in the Bilaigarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Bilaigarh and around 160 km from Raipur. Khursula serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karra Chikhala village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Karra Chikhala is 444246. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.89 hectares and falls under the 493338 pincode. Bilaigarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Karra Chikhala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baloda bazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Karra Chikhala
Karra Chikhala 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Singhitar | North | 2.21 km |
| Kariyatar | North-East | 2.23 km |
| Khursula | East | 2.42 km |
| Mauhadih | North-West | 2.53 km |
| Daubandhan | North-East | 3.73 km |
| Karbadabri | North-East | 4.01 km |
| Toulidih | North-West | 4.07 km |
| Darri | North-West | 4.39 km |
| Bhadora | East | 4.54 km |
| Rampur | North-East | 4.65 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Karra Chikhala
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Karra Chikhala. The nearest railway station is Ibh5, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilaigarh to Karra Chikhala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Karra Chikhala is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Karra Chikhala
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Karra Chikhala village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Karra Chikhala
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karra Chikhala village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Karra Chikhala
Where is Karra Chikhala located?
Karra Chikhala village is located in Bilaigarh Tehsil, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karra Chikhala?
The Gram Panchayat of Karra Chikhala is Khursula.
What is the pincode of Karra Chikhala?
The pincode of Karra Chikhala is 493338.