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

As per Census 2011, Chikhali Kalan village has a total population of 1,850 people, consisting of 971 males and 879 females. The village has 406 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 180 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,309 literate and 541 illiterate residents. Additionally, 321 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 211 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chikhali Kalan are given below:

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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