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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Chikhari village has a total population of 555 people, consisting of 250 males and 305 females. The village has 116 households and a sex ratio of 1,220 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 259 literate and 296 illiterate residents. Additionally, 263 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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