Chakaliya - Dahi, Dhar

Chakaliya is a village situated in the Dahi tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dahi and around 160 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Chakalya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakaliya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakaliya is 475566. The village covers a total geographical area of 291.25 hectares and falls under the 454331 pincode. Dahi is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Chakaliya

According to the 2011 Census, Chakaliya village had a total population of 1,223 people, including 594 males and 629 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.10%, with male literacy at 65.92% and female literacy at 46.71%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,165.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakaliya

Chakaliya 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 Chakaliya

Chakaliya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dahi to Chakaliya is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Chakaliya is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakaliya

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

Health Facilities in Chakaliya

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

FAQs about Chakaliya