Chheman - Shekhopur Sarai, Sheikhpura

Chheman is a village situated in the Shekhopur Sarai subdivision of Sheikhpura district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shekhopur Sarai and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Sheikhpura. Ambari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chheman village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chheman is 243885. The village covers a total geographical area of 98 hectares and falls under the 811101 pincode. Barbigha is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Chheman

According to the 2011 Census, Chheman village had a total population of 2,323 people, including 1,229 males and 1,094 females, living in 375 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.02%, with male literacy at 72.93% and female literacy at 49.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 357, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Chheman

Chheman 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 Chheman

Chheman is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dergaon Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbigha to Chheman is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sheikhpura to Chheman is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chheman

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

Health Facilities in Chheman

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

FAQs about Chheman