Chikhari - Lalganj, Rae Bareli

Chikhari is a village situated in the Lalganj tehsil of Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Rae Bareli. Jagatpur Ramgari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikhari is 144620. The village covers a total geographical area of 273.37 hectares and falls under the 229206 pincode. Rae Bareli is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chikhari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Harchandpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikhari

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhari village had a total population of 555 people, including 250 males and 305 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 1,220 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.34%, with male literacy at 73.74% and female literacy at 41.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 263.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikhari

Chikhari 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 Chikhari

Chikhari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nihasta Halt, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rae Bareli to Chikhari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rae Bareli to Chikhari is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikhari

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

Health Facilities in Chikhari

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

FAQs about Chikhari