Chikhalkhapa - Multai, Betul

Chikhalkhapa is a village situated in the Multai tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Multai and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Sandiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikhalkhapa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhalkhapa is 486136. The village covers a total geographical area of 545.95 hectares and falls under the 460668 pincode. Multai is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Chikhalkhapa 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 Chikhalkhapa

As per Census 2011, Chikhalkhapa village has a total population of 28 people, consisting of 11 males and 17 females. The village has 6 households and a sex ratio of 1,545 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4 literate and 24 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population281117
Child Population (0–6 yrs)15510
Scheduled Tribes (ST)281117
Literate Population431
Illiterate Population24816

Nearby Villages of Chikhalkhapa

Chikhalkhapa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Chandori Kalan BuzurgSouth-East1.96 km
Birul BazarWest2.19 km
MirapurSouth2.59 km
SandiyaNorth-East2.62 km
DeoliSouth-West2.94 km
KarajgaonNorth3.10 km
TaikhedaSouth3.19 km
PisataNorth-West3.77 km
SirsawadiEast4.08 km
BalhegaonSouth-West4.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chikhalkhapa

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chikhalkhapa. The nearest railway station is Multai, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Multai to Chikhalkhapa is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Chikhalkhapa is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikhalkhapa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Chikhalkhapa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chikhalkhapa

Where is Chikhalkhapa located?

Chikhalkhapa village is located in Multai Tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chikhalkhapa?

The Gram Panchayat of Chikhalkhapa is Sandiya.

What is the pincode of Chikhalkhapa?

The pincode of Chikhalkhapa is 460668.

What is the population of Chikhalkhapa?

Chikhalkhapa has a total population of 28, including 11 males and 17 females.

How many households are there in Chikhalkhapa?

There are 6 households in Chikhalkhapa.

What is the literacy rate in Chikhalkhapa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikhalkhapa is 14.29%. Male literacy is 27.27% and female literacy is 5.88%.