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

According to the 2011 Census, Chiklonda village had a total population of 1,550 people, including 762 males and 788 females, living in 287 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.49%, with male literacy at 84.94% and female literacy at 59.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 459, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 93.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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