Chimalwani - Vijaypur, Sheopur

Chimalwani is a village situated in the Vijaypur tehsil of Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vijaypur and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Sheopur. Chimalwani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chimalwani is 451427. The village covers a total geographical area of 3100 hectares and falls under the 476332 pincode. Vijaypur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Chimalwani

According to the 2011 Census, Chimalwani village had a total population of 1,552 people, including 845 males and 707 females, living in 347 households. The sex ratio was 837 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.47%, with male literacy at 63.43% and female literacy at 39.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 217, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 256.

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

Nearby Villages of Chimalwani

Chimalwani 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 Chimalwani

Chimalwani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Parakheda, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijaypur to Chimalwani is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sheopur to Chimalwani is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chimalwani

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

Health Facilities in Chimalwani

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

FAQs about Chimalwani