Panchhi - Chicholi, Betul

Panchhi is a village situated in the Chicholi tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 70 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chicholi and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Tokara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panchhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchhi is 485714. The village covers a total geographical area of 517.24 hectares and falls under the 460330 pincode. Chicholi is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Panchhi

As per Census 2011, Panchhi village has a total population of 223 people, consisting of 111 males and 112 females. The village has 52 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 81 literate and 142 illiterate residents. Additionally, 223 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Panchhi

Panchhi 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 Panchhi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Panchhi. The nearest railway station is Banapura, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chicholi to Panchhi is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Panchhi is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panchhi

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

Health Facilities in Panchhi

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

FAQs about Panchhi