Cheekli - Khanpur, Jhalawar

Cheekli is a village situated in the Khanpur tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khanpur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Soomar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Cheekli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Cheekli is 103787. The village covers a total geographical area of 448.39 hectares and falls under the 326038 pincode. Sangod is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Cheekli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Cheekli

According to the 2011 Census, Cheekli village had a total population of 511 people, including 261 males and 250 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.51%, with male literacy at 92.27% and female literacy at 62.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 275.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Cheekli

Cheekli 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 Cheekli

Cheekli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Atru, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangod to Cheekli is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Cheekli is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Cheekli

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

Health Facilities in Cheekli

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

FAQs about Cheekli