Chikhlar - Jamai (Junnardeo), Chhindwara

Chikhlar is a village situated in the Jamai (Junnardeo) tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 48 km from Jamai and around 100 km from Chhindwara. Chikhlar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhlar is 494542. The village covers a total geographical area of 315.2 hectares and falls under the 480551 pincode. Damua is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Chikhlar

As per Census 2011, Chikhlar village has a total population of 629 people, consisting of 315 males and 314 females. The village has 125 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 105 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 338 literate and 291 illiterate residents. Additionally, 23 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 198 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikhlar

Chikhlar 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 Chikhlar

Chikhlar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barelipur, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Damua to Chikhlar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Chikhlar 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 Chikhlar

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

Health Facilities in Chikhlar

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

FAQs about Chikhlar