Chikhali Kalan - Multai, Betul

Chikhali Kalan is a village situated in the Multai tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Multai and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Chikhali Kala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikhali Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhali Kalan is 486326. The village covers a total geographical area of 1160.22 hectares and falls under the 460663 pincode. Multai is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Chikhali Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhali Kalan village had a total population of 1,850 people, including 971 males and 879 females, living in 406 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.38%, with male literacy at 86.23% and female literacy at 69.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 321, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 211.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikhali Kalan

Chikhali Kalan 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 Chikhali Kalan

Chikhali Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hatna Pur, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Multai to Chikhali Kalan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Chikhali Kalan is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikhali Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Chikhali Kalan

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

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