Chikhli - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Chikhli is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Chikhali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikhli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhli is 447722. The village covers a total geographical area of 460.46 hectares and falls under the 494665 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 60 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 Kanker Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Chikhli

As per Census 2011, Chikhli village has a total population of 474 people, consisting of 227 males and 247 females. The village has 92 households and a sex ratio of 1,088 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 230 literate and 244 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 376 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population474227247
Child Population (0–6 yrs)713338
Scheduled Castes (SC)371819
Scheduled Tribes (ST)376179197
Literate Population23013199
Illiterate Population24496148

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BadgaonEast2.24 km
DodadekadarWest2.28 km
HadfadSouth-West2.34 km
MasoorSouth-East2.79 km
HamatwahiNorth3.12 km
SonpalNorth-East3.29 km
PipliSouth-East3.49 km
GurwandiNorth-West3.58 km
ChhindpalNorth-East4.18 km
KhedegaonNorth-West4.59 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chikhli

Chikhli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Chikhli is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Chikhli is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Chikhli

Where is Chikhli located?

Chikhli village is located in Durgkondal Tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chikhli?

The Gram Panchayat of Chikhli is Chikhali.

What is the pincode of Chikhli?

The pincode of Chikhli is 494665.

What is the population of Chikhli?

Chikhli has a total population of 474, including 227 males and 247 females.

How many households are there in Chikhli?

There are 92 households in Chikhli.

What is the literacy rate in Chikhli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikhli is 48.52%. Male literacy is 57.71% and female literacy is 40.08%.