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

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhalajhodi village had a total population of 990 people, including 500 males and 490 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.19%, with male literacy at 62.71% and female literacy at 45.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 144, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 835.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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