Chikalhai - Amanganj, Panna

Chikalhai is a village situated in the Amanganj tehsil of Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amanganj and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Panna. Chiklahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikalhai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikalhai is 459126. The village covers a total geographical area of 496.85 hectares and falls under the 488441 pincode. Amanganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chikalhai

According to the 2011 Census, Chikalhai village had a total population of 819 people, including 434 males and 385 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.86%, with male literacy at 84.53% and female literacy at 63.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 268.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikalhai

Chikalhai 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 Chikalhai

Chikalhai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khajuraho, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amanganj to Chikalhai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Panna to Chikalhai 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 Chikalhai

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

Health Facilities in Chikalhai

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

FAQs about Chikalhai