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

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhli village had a total population of 474 people, including 227 males and 247 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 1,088 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.07%, with male literacy at 67.53% and female literacy at 47.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 376.

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

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.

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:

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