Chikinipali - Barpali, Bargarh

Chikinipali is a village situated in the Barpali tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Barapali and around 25 km from Bargarh. Mahulpali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikinipali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikinipali is 380437. The village covers a total geographical area of 427 hectares and falls under the 768029 pincode. Barpali is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Chikinipali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bargarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Chikinipali

As per Census 2011, Chikinipali village has a total population of 1,056 people, consisting of 536 males and 520 females. The village has 296 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 723 literate and 333 illiterate residents. Additionally, 286 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 371 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikinipali

Chikinipali 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 Chikinipali

Chikinipali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barpali to Chikinipali is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Chikinipali is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikinipali

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

Health Facilities in Chikinipali

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

FAQs about Chikinipali