Wikla - Chand, Chhindwara

Wikla is a village situated in the Chand tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from Chaurai and around 31 km from Chhindwara. Khairirani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wikla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wikla is 494382. The village covers a total geographical area of 178.2 hectares and falls under the 480110 pincode. Chaurai Khas is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Wikla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Wikla

According to the 2011 Census, Wikla village had a total population of 380 people, including 200 males and 180 females, living in 82 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.21%, with male literacy at 79.07% and female literacy at 68.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Wikla

Wikla 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 Wikla

Wikla is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jhilmili, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chaurai Khas to Wikla is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Wikla is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wikla

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

Health Facilities in Wikla

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

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