Cheekhli - Chikhali, Dungarpur

Cheekhli is a village situated in the Chikhali tehsil of Dungarpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 30 km from Simalwara and around 80 km from Dungarpur. Chikhli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Cheekhli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Cheekhli is 098410. The village covers a total geographical area of 484.4 hectares and falls under the 314030 pincode. Sagwara is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Cheekhli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Cheekhli

As per Census 2011, Cheekhli village has a total population of 3,373 people, consisting of 1,727 males and 1,646 females. The village has 751 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 478 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,020 literate and 1,353 illiterate residents. Additionally, 315 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 933 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Cheekhli

Cheekhli 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 Cheekhli

Cheekhli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dungarpur, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagwara to Cheekhli is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dungarpur to Cheekhli is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Cheekhli

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

Health Facilities in Cheekhli

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

FAQs about Cheekhli