Chiklonda - Depalpur, Indore

Chiklonda is a village situated in the Depalpur tehsil of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Depalpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Indore. Chiklonda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chiklonda is 476002. The village covers a total geographical area of 853.76 hectares and falls under the 453001 pincode. Depalpur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Chiklonda

As per Census 2011, Chiklonda village has a total population of 1,550 people, consisting of 762 males and 788 females. The village has 287 households and a sex ratio of 1,034 females per 1,000 males. There are 252 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 928 literate and 622 illiterate residents. Additionally, 459 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 93 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,550762788
Child Population (0–6 yrs)252138114
Scheduled Castes (SC)459230229
Scheduled Tribes (ST)934746
Literate Population928530398
Illiterate Population622232390

Nearby Villages of Chiklonda

Chiklonda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HarnasaNorth1.97 km
Baroda PanthNorth-West2.52 km
DoltabadSouth2.81 km
RangwasaSouth-East3.53 km
KhanpurSouth-West3.58 km
AgradiEast4.11 km
ChatwadaNorth-East4.17 km
Jalodiya PanthNorth-East4.17 km
KhadiNorth-West4.17 km
SagdodWest4.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chiklonda

Chiklonda 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 Balauda Takun, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Depalpur to Chiklonda is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Indore to Chiklonda is about 40 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 Chiklonda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chiklonda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chiklonda

Where is Chiklonda located?

Chiklonda village is located in Depalpur Tehsil, Indore district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chiklonda?

Chiklonda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chiklonda?

The pincode of Chiklonda is 453001.

What is the population of Chiklonda?

Chiklonda has a total population of 1,550, including 762 males and 788 females.

How many households are there in Chiklonda?

There are 287 households in Chiklonda.

What is the literacy rate in Chiklonda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chiklonda is 59.87%. Male literacy is 69.55% and female literacy is 50.51%.