Kalchiha - Mau, Chitrakoot

Kalchiha is a village situated in the Mau tehsil of Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mau and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Chitrakoot. Kalchiha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalchiha is 156085. The village covers a total geographical area of 1076.2 hectares and falls under the 210208 pincode. Allahabads is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

Kalchiha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manikpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Banda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalchiha

According to the 2011 Census, Kalchiha village had a total population of 1,663 people, including 864 males and 799 females, living in 271 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.67%, with male literacy at 84.51% and female literacy at 63.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 811.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalchiha

Kalchiha 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 Kalchiha

Kalchiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bargarh, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabads to Kalchiha is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitrakoot to Kalchiha is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalchiha

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

Health Facilities in Kalchiha

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

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