Chikhalajhodi - Bhainsdehi, Betul

Chikhalajhodi is a village situated in the Bhainsdehi tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhainsdehi and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Dhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikhalajhodi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhalajhodi is 485365. The village covers a total geographical area of 578.6 hectares and falls under the 460220 pincode. Bhainsdehi is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Chikhalajhodi

As per Census 2011, Chikhalajhodi village has a total population of 990 people, consisting of 500 males and 490 females. The village has 220 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 167 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 446 literate and 544 illiterate residents. Additionally, 144 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 835 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chikhalajhodi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population990500490
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1678780
Scheduled Castes (SC)1447272
Scheduled Tribes (ST)835421414
Literate Population446259187
Illiterate Population544241303

Nearby Villages of Chikhalajhodi

Chikhalajhodi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PagadoriWest1.75 km
KakadpaniEast2.34 km
Kabra MalgujariNorth-West3.25 km
DharSouth-West3.34 km
DedpaniWest3.76 km
Kabra RaiyatNorth-West4.65 km
UdamaSouth-East4.99 km
SendiyaWest5.38 km
BaramachaWest5.65 km
Borkhedi NaiWest5.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chikhalajhodi

Chikhalajhodi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Achalpur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhainsdehi to Chikhalajhodi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Chikhalajhodi is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikhalajhodi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Chikhalajhodi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chikhalajhodi

Where is Chikhalajhodi located?

Chikhalajhodi village is located in Bhainsdehi Tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chikhalajhodi?

The Gram Panchayat of Chikhalajhodi is Dhar.

What is the pincode of Chikhalajhodi?

The pincode of Chikhalajhodi is 460220.

What is the population of Chikhalajhodi?

Chikhalajhodi has a total population of 990, including 500 males and 490 females.

How many households are there in Chikhalajhodi?

There are 220 households in Chikhalajhodi.

What is the literacy rate in Chikhalajhodi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikhalajhodi is 45.05%. Male literacy is 51.80% and female literacy is 38.16%.