Chikhli - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Chikhli is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from Sarangarh and around 61 km from Raigarh. Madhopali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikhli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhli is 435504. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.22 hectares and falls under the 496445 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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 Sarangarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikhli

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhli village had a total population of 550 people, including 281 males and 269 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.39%, with male literacy at 88.10% and female literacy at 70.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 120, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 115.

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

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

Public transport in the Chikhli is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Chikhli is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Chikhli is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikhli

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

Health Facilities in 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 village are given below:

FAQs about Chikhli