Chhinda - Nainpur, Mandla

Chhinda is a village situated in the Nainpur tehsil of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nainpur and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Mandla. Chichouli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhinda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhinda is 493527. The village covers a total geographical area of 383.27 hectares and falls under the 481668 pincode. Nainpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Chhinda

According to the 2011 Census, Chhinda village had a total population of 502 people, including 250 males and 252 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.62%, with male literacy at 77.40% and female literacy at 58.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 400.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population502250252
Child Population (0–6 yrs)824240
Scheduled Castes (SC)563026
Scheduled Tribes (ST)400199201
Literate Population284161123
Illiterate Population21889129

Nearby Villages of Chhinda

Chhinda 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)
KurlaNorth1.72 km
ChicholiSouth-East2.59 km
KanhargaonSouth2.64 km
ChargaonEast2.91 km
TikariyaWest3.10 km
KachhariNorth-West3.96 km
JaitpuriSouth-West4.15 km
CharriWest4.27 km
Pindrai PadariyaNorth4.47 km
SurajpuraSouth4.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chhinda

Chhinda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pindrai, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nainpur to Chhinda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandla to Chhinda 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 Chhinda

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

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

Health Facilities in Chhinda

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

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

FAQs about Chhinda

Where is Chhinda located?

Chhinda village is located in Nainpur Tehsil, Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Chhinda?

The Gram Panchayat of Chhinda is Chichouli.

What is the pincode of Chhinda?

The pincode of Chhinda is 481668.

What is the population of Chhinda?

Chhinda had a total population of 502, including 250 males and 252 females.

How many households are there in Chhinda?

Chhinda had 113 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chhinda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chhinda was 67.62%. Male literacy was 77.40% and female literacy was 58.02%.