Chhulha - Kotma, Anuppur

Chhulha is a village situated in the Kotma tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotma and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Anuppur. Saranggarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhulha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhulha is 501737. The village covers a total geographical area of 687.27 hectares and falls under the 484334 pincode. Kotma is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Chhulha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Anuppur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shahdol Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chhulha

According to the 2011 Census, Chhulha village had a total population of 1,097 people, including 544 males and 553 females, living in 259 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.42%, with male literacy at 70.69% and female literacy at 46.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 202, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 204.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhulha

Chhulha 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 Chhulha

Chhulha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baihatola, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotma to Chhulha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anuppur to Chhulha is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhulha

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

Health Facilities in Chhulha

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

FAQs about Chhulha