Chhan - Lahar, Bhind

Chhan is a village situated in the Lahar tehsil of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahar and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Bhind. Chaan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhan is 453693. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.26 hectares and falls under the 477445 pincode. Lahar is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Chhan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lahar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhind Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chhan

According to the 2011 Census, Chhan village had a total population of 779 people, including 429 males and 350 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 816 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.88%, with male literacy at 83.38% and female literacy at 64.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhan

Chhan 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 Chhan

Chhan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Erich Road, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lahar to Chhan is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhind to Chhan is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhan

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

Health Facilities in Chhan

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

FAQs about Chhan