Chikli - Kukshi, Dhar

Chikli is a village situated in the Kukshi tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kukshi and around 127 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Chikli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikli is 475465. The village covers a total geographical area of 537.01 hectares and falls under the 454331 pincode. Kukshi is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Chikli

According to the 2011 Census, Chikli village had a total population of 2,232 people, including 1,110 males and 1,122 females, living in 459 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.26%, with male literacy at 58.37% and female literacy at 40.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,129.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikli

Chikli 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 Chikli

Chikli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kukshi to Chikli is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Chikli is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikli

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

Health Facilities in Chikli

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

FAQs about Chikli