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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Anita Kusre

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LGD code: 496520
Pincode: 480996
Population: 905
Households: 197
Literacy rate: 69.5%
Sex ratio: 1034 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 517

Census 2011 · in context

How Chikhli compares

By population, Chikhli ranks #73 of 184 villages in Keolari mandal.

Literacy rate

69.5%

+6.2% vs mandal average

Chikhli: 69.5%
Keolari mandal: 63.3%
Seoni district: 62.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,034

+38 vs mandal average

Chikhli: 1,034
Keolari mandal: 996

Household size

people per home

4.6

+0.3 vs mandal average

Chikhli: 4.6
Keolari mandal: 4.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Chikhli

LGD code: 496520
Pincode: 480996
Population (Census 2011): 905
Population (projected 2026): 1,067
Households: 197
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1034
Literacy rate: 69.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Mandla
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Lakhnadon
Member of Parliament: Faggan Singh Kulaste
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Anita Kusre
Block / Mandal: Keolari

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Seoni district level

Then & Now

Chikhli — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

905

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,067

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

197

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

232

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 905Census 2011
Households: 197Census 2011
Literacy rate: 69.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1034 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,0672026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 232

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 59.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Seoni district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,15,287PMAY-G · 37,15,287 of 49,89,236 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Seoni district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,79,642Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Seoni district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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What is the pincode of Chikhli?

The pincode of Chikhli, Keolari mandal, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh is 480996.

In which district is Chikhli located?

Chikhli is a village in Keolari mandal of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Chikhli as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chikhli village has a population of 905 across 197 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Chikhli?

The current sarpanch of Chikhli gram panchayat is Anita Kusre.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chikhli in?

Chikhli falls under the Mandla Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of Madhya Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chikhli in?

Chikhli falls under the Lakhnadon assembly constituency (AC #117) of Madhya Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Chikhli?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chikhli village is 69.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Chikhli?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chikhli village is 1034 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chikhli?

12 schemes currently match residents of Chikhli, including Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana, Mukhyamantri Tirth Darshan Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Chikhli?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chikhli village is 496520.

How big is Chikhli compared to other villages in Keolari mandal?

Chikhli ranks 73 of 184 villages in Keolari mandal by Census 2011 population (905 residents).

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What is the population of Chikhli as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Chikhli?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chikhli in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chikhli in?

What is the literacy rate in Chikhli?

What is the sex ratio in Chikhli?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chikhli?

What is the LGD code of Chikhli?

How big is Chikhli compared to other villages in Keolari mandal?

Chikhli on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Chikhli

What is the pincode of Chikhli?

In which district is Chikhli located?

What is the population of Chikhli as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Chikhli?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chikhli in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chikhli in?

What is the literacy rate in Chikhli?

What is the sex ratio in Chikhli?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chikhli?

What is the LGD code of Chikhli?

How big is Chikhli compared to other villages in Keolari mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Chikhli — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Dhar princely state order of 1935 declaring Bhojshala a mosque has no legal validity: MP govt in HC

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Notable persons of Chikhli

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