Chikhili - Belpara, Balangir

Chikhili is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Ghagurli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikhili village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhili is 420903. The village covers a total geographical area of 205 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Chikhili

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhili village had a total population of 322 people, including 148 males and 174 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 1,176 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.04%, with male literacy at 60.47% and female literacy at 44.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 112, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 133.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikhili

Chikhili 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 Chikhili

Chikhili is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Chikhili is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Chikhili is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikhili

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

Health Facilities in Chikhili

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

FAQs about Chikhili