Chaukhandi - Katangi, Balaghat

Chaukhandi is a village situated in the Katangi tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katangi and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Chaukhandi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaukhandi is 497258. The village covers a total geographical area of 332.48 hectares and falls under the 481445 pincode. Katangi is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Chaukhandi

According to the 2011 Census, Chaukhandi village had a total population of 1,234 people, including 612 males and 622 females, living in 267 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.84%, with male literacy at 89.70% and female literacy at 74.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaukhandi

Chaukhandi 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 Chaukhandi

Chaukhandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tirodi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katangi to Chaukhandi is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Chaukhandi is about 52 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 Chaukhandi

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

Health Facilities in Chaukhandi

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

FAQs about Chaukhandi