Chhevla - Palera, Tikamgarh

Chhevla is a village situated in the Palera tehsil of Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palera and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Tikamgarh. Khera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhevla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhevla is 456967. The village covers a total geographical area of 454.9 hectares and falls under the 472221 pincode. Palera is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Chhevla

As per Census 2011, Chhevla village has a total population of 831 people, consisting of 426 males and 405 females. The village has 186 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 123 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 415 literate and 416 illiterate residents. Additionally, 138 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chhevla are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population831426405
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1235469
Scheduled Castes (SC)1386672
Literate Population415289126
Illiterate Population416137279

Nearby Villages of Chhevla

Chhevla 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)
Touriya UgadSouth-East1.22 km
TaktauliNorth-West2.10 km
BamhoriyaSouth2.31 km
KhajreeWest2.56 km
MailwarNorth2.59 km
BakhatpuraSouth-East2.73 km
Kachhaua UgadSouth-West3.14 km
Touriya KhasEast3.32 km
SatwaraSouth3.48 km
DardoraWest3.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chhevla

Chhevla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mau Ranipur, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palera to Chhevla is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tikamgarh to Chhevla is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhevla

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

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

Health Facilities in Chhevla

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

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

FAQs about Chhevla

Where is Chhevla located?

Chhevla village is located in Palera Tehsil, Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chhevla?

The Gram Panchayat of Chhevla is Khera.

What is the pincode of Chhevla?

The pincode of Chhevla is 472221.

What is the population of Chhevla?

Chhevla has a total population of 831, including 426 males and 405 females.

How many households are there in Chhevla?

There are 186 households in Chhevla.

What is the literacy rate in Chhevla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chhevla is 49.94%. Male literacy is 67.84% and female literacy is 31.11%.