Chhaya

Chhaya is a village located in Ghogha taluka of Bhavnagar district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Ghogha (tehsildar office) and 38km away from district headquarter Bhavnagar. As per 2009 stats, Chhaya village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Chhaya unique in its vibrant Ghogha-Bhavnagar region. You’ll see Chhaya’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chhaya

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chhaya is 516322. The village spans a total geographical area of 376.05 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 364050. Alang is nearest town to Chhaya village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chhaya village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhavnagar Rural Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bhavnagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chhaya

Population of Chhaya

According to the 2011 Census, Chhaya has a total population of about 1,868, with approximately 965 males and 903 females. The sex ratio is around 935 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 313 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 71 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.67%, with male literacy at about 67.05% and female literacy near 49.72%. There are around 299 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chhaya's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chhaya

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chhaya. As per the 2011 stats, Chhaya had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chhaya

Knowing the nearby villages of Chhaya helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chhaya.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chhaya