Chicholi - Lanji, Balaghat

Chicholi is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Chicholi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chicholi is 498523. The village covers a total geographical area of 232.7 hectares and falls under the 481224 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Chicholi

According to the 2011 Census, Chicholi village had a total population of 1,501 people, including 751 males and 750 females, living in 334 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.00%, with male literacy at 85.69% and female literacy at 70.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 80.

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

Nearby Villages of Chicholi

Chicholi 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 Chicholi

Chicholi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Salekasa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Chicholi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Chicholi is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chicholi

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

Health Facilities in Chicholi

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

FAQs about Chicholi