Chikhli - Patan, Jabalpur

Chikhli is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Jamunia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikhli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhli is 489425. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.14 hectares and falls under the 483113 pincode. Katangi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Chikhli

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhli village had a total population of 246 people, including 138 males and 108 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 783 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.00%, with male literacy at 88.00% and female literacy at 67.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 142.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikhli

Chikhli 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 Chikhli

Chikhli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bheraghat, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katangi to Chikhli is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Chikhli is about 34 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 Chikhli

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

Health Facilities in Chikhli

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

FAQs about Chikhli