Chikili

Chikili is a village located in Kegaon tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 42km away from sub-district headquarter Kegaon (tehsildar office) and 42km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Madiguda is the gram panchayat of Chikili village.

Here you can discover what makes Chikili unique in its vibrant Kegaon-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Chikili’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 Chikili

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chikili is 423610. The village spans a total geographical area of 248 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766036. Bhawanipatna is nearest town to Chikili village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 42km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chikili 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 Bhawanipatna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chikili

Population of Chikili

According to the 2011 Census, Chikili has a total population of about 584, with approximately 311 males and 273 females. The sex ratio is around 877 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 64 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 139 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 129. The overall literacy rate is approximately 50.00%, with male literacy at about 56.27% and female literacy near 42.86%. There are around 147 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chikili's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chikili

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

Nearby Villages of Chikili

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chikili