Chilkapur - Bhainsdehi, Betul

Chilkapur is a village situated in the Bhainsdehi tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhainsdehi and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Chilkapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilkapur is 485302. The village covers a total geographical area of 540.86 hectares and falls under the 460220 pincode. Bhainsdehi is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Chilkapur 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 Chilkapur

According to the 2011 Census, Chilkapur village had a total population of 2,426 people, including 1,220 males and 1,206 females, living in 562 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.93%, with male literacy at 90.03% and female literacy at 73.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 538.

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

Nearby Villages of Chilkapur

Chilkapur 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 Chilkapur

Chilkapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khelpatta, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhainsdehi to Chilkapur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Chilkapur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chilkapur

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

Health Facilities in Chilkapur

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

FAQs about Chilkapur