Chichod Village Overview
Chichod is a village in Dhoraji tehsil of Rajkot district, Gujarat. It lies about 24 km from Dhoraji tehsil headquarters and around 110 km from Rajkot district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Chichod village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Chichod village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chichod is 513393. The village covers a geographical area of 963.17 hectares and has a pincode of 360430. Upleta is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Location Map of Chichod
Population & Demographics of Chichod
This section provides population and demographic details of Chichod village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,471 | 765 | 706 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 152 | 84 | 68 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 28 | 13 | 15 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 41 | 24 | 17 |
| Literate Population | 995 | 582 | 413 |
| Illiterate Population | 476 | 183 | 293 |
Key population details of Chichod village are given below:
- Chichod village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,471, including approximately 765 males and 706 females, with a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 28 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 41 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Chichod village is good, with a literacy rate of about 67.64%.
- There are around 331 households in Chichod village.
Transport & Connectivity of Chichod
Transport facilities help residents of Chichod village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Chichod
The following villages are located close to Chichod and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chichod
- Where is Chichod located?
- Chichod village is located in Dhoraji Taluka, Rajkot district, Gujarat, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Chichod?
- Chichod is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Chichod?
- The pincode of Chichod is 360430.
- What is the population of Chichod?
- Chichod has a total population of 1,471, including 765 males and 706 females.
- How many households are there in Chichod?
- There are 331 households in Chichod.
- What is the literacy rate in Chichod?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chichod is 67.64%. Male literacy is 76.08% and female literacy is 58.50%.