Chilka - Tendukheda, Narsimhapur

Chilka is a village situated in the Tendukheda tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tendukheda and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Imaliya Bandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chilka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilka is 491463. The village covers a total geographical area of 416.66 hectares and falls under the 487661 pincode. Tendukheda is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Chilka

According to the 2011 Census, Chilka village had a total population of 426 people, including 216 males and 210 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.23%, with male literacy at 85.87% and female literacy at 66.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 127.

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

Nearby Villages of Chilka

Chilka 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 Chilka

Chilka 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 Karapgaon, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tendukheda to Chilka is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Chilka is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chilka

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

Health Facilities in Chilka

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

FAQs about Chilka