Chichgaon - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Chichgaon is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Chichgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chichgaon is 447590. The village covers a total geographical area of 1048.28 hectares and falls under the 494669 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Chichgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Chichgaon village had a total population of 1,636 people, including 823 males and 813 females, living in 392 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.74%, with male literacy at 76.91% and female literacy at 50.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,143.

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

Nearby Villages of Chichgaon

Chichgaon 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 Chichgaon

Chichgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Chichgaon is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Chichgaon is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chichgaon

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

Health Facilities in Chichgaon

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

FAQs about Chichgaon