Chhathawan Village - Tikari, Gaya

Chhathawan is a village situated in the Tikari subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tikari and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Chhathawan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhathawan is 254799. The village covers a total geographical area of 229 hectares and falls under the 824236 pincode. Tikari is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Chhathawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chhathawan

As per Census 2011, Chhathawan village has a total population of 2,692 people, consisting of 1,376 males and 1,316 females. The village has 328 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 466 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,321 literate and 1,371 illiterate residents. Additionally, 683 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhathawan

Chhathawan 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 Chhathawan

Chhathawan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Guraru, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tikari to Chhathawan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Chhathawan is about 42 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 Chhathawan

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

Health Facilities in Chhathawan

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

FAQs about Chhathawan