Chikili - Kokasara, Kalahandi

Chikili is a village situated in the Kokasara tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kokasara and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Gambhariguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikili village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikili is 424062. The village covers a total geographical area of 367 hectares and falls under the 766019 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 37 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 Dharmgarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikili

As per Census 2011, Chikili village has a total population of 1,916 people, consisting of 950 males and 966 females. The village has 524 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 253 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,118 literate and 798 illiterate residents. Additionally, 245 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 692 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 Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Chikili is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Chikili is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 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