Chikatyabad - Dharampuri, Dhar

Chikatyabad is a village situated in the Dharampuri tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharampuri and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Chiktiawad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikatyabad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikatyabad is 475840. The village covers a total geographical area of 665.58 hectares and falls under the 454449 pincode. Dhamnod is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Chikatyabad

As per Census 2011, Chikatyabad village has a total population of 4,182 people, consisting of 2,135 males and 2,047 females. The village has 763 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 620 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,400 literate and 1,782 illiterate residents. Additionally, 93 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,329 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikatyabad

Chikatyabad 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 Chikatyabad

Chikatyabad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamnod to Chikatyabad is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Chikatyabad is about 38 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 Chikatyabad

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

Health Facilities in Chikatyabad

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

FAQs about Chikatyabad