Chikili - Khallikote, Ganjam

Chikili is a village situated in the Khallikote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Khalikote and around 40 km from Chatrapur. Chikilli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikili village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikili is 411911. The village covers a total geographical area of 554 hectares and falls under the 761030 pincode. Khalikote is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Khalikote Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aska Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikili

As per Census 2011, Chikili village has a total population of 2,623 people, consisting of 1,376 males and 1,247 females. The village has 525 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 315 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,259 literate and 1,364 illiterate residents. Additionally, 378 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) 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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Rambha, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khalikote to Chikili is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Chikili is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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