Chikhili

Chikhili is a village located in Rengali tehsil of Jharsuguda district in Odisha, India. It is situated 62km away from sub-district headquarter Rengali (tehsildar office) and 95km away from district headquarter Jharsuguda. As per 2009 stats, Remta is the gram panchayat of Chikhili village.

Here you can discover what makes Chikhili unique in its vibrant Rengali-Jharsuguda region. You’ll see Chikhili’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chikhili

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chikhili is 381001. The village spans a total geographical area of 327 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 768226. Belpahar is nearest town to Chikhili village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 76km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chikhili village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Brajarajnagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bargarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chikhili

Population of Chikhili

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhili has a total population of about 1,194, with approximately 596 males and 598 females. The sex ratio is around 1003 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 107 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 349 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 30. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.22%, with male literacy at about 83.72% and female literacy near 70.74%. There are around 272 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chikhili's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chikhili

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chikhili. As per the 2011 stats, Chikhili had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chikhili

Knowing the nearby villages of Chikhili helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chikhili.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chikhili