Chikili - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Chikili is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagannath Prasad and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Jagannath Prasad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikili village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikili is 410511. The village covers a total geographical area of 196 hectares and falls under the 761121 pincode. Bellaguntha is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Chikili

As per Census 2011, Chikili village has a total population of 1,234 people, consisting of 620 males and 614 females. The village has 296 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 154 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 795 literate and 439 illiterate residents. Additionally, 99 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikili

Chikili 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 Chikili

Chikili is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bellaguntha to Chikili is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Chikili is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikili

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

Health Facilities in Chikili

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

FAQs about Chikili