Chilhati - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Chilhati is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Chilhati village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilhati is 447606. The village covers a total geographical area of 923.61 hectares and falls under the 494670 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Chilhati 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 Chilhati

As per Census 2011, Chilhati village has a total population of 2,181 people, consisting of 1,053 males and 1,128 females. The village has 464 households and a sex ratio of 1,071 females per 1,000 males. There are 250 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,338 literate and 843 illiterate residents. Additionally, 85 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,152 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chilhati are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chilhati

Chilhati 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 Chilhati

Chilhati 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 84.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Chilhati is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Chilhati is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chilhati

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

Health Facilities in Chilhati

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

FAQs about Chilhati