Chhidara - Palera, Tikamgarh

Chhidara is a village situated in the Palera tehsil of Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palera and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Tikamgarh. Pureniya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhidara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhidara is 457031. The village covers a total geographical area of 224.16 hectares and falls under the 472115 pincode. Palera is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Chhidara

According to the 2011 Census, Chhidara village had a total population of 740 people, including 385 males and 355 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.48%, with male literacy at 62.12% and female literacy at 33.22%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 155.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhidara

Chhidara 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 Chhidara

Chhidara 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 54.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palera to Chhidara is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tikamgarh to Chhidara is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhidara

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

Health Facilities in Chhidara

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

FAQs about Chhidara