Cholna - Jaithari, Anuppur

Cholna is a village situated in the Jaithari tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaithari and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Anuppur. Cholana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Cholna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Cholna is 501969. The village covers a total geographical area of 1665.23 hectares and falls under the 484113 pincode. Jaithari is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Cholna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Cholna

According to the 2011 Census, Cholna village had a total population of 4,222 people, including 2,133 males and 2,089 females, living in 1,024 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.91%, with male literacy at 70.55% and female literacy at 47.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 328, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,325.

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

Nearby Villages of Cholna

Cholna 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 Cholna

Cholna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nigaura, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaithari to Cholna is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anuppur to Cholna is about 31 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 Cholna

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

Health Facilities in Cholna

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

FAQs about Cholna