Chhayan - Bagli, Dewas

Chhayan is a village situated in the Bagli tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagli and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Karondiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhayan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhayan is 473957. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.08 hectares and falls under the 455440 pincode. Bagli is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Chhayan

As per Census 2011, Chhayan village has a total population of 182 people, consisting of 87 males and 95 females. The village has 34 households and a sex ratio of 1,091 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 56 literate and 126 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 161 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhayan

Chhayan 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 Chhayan

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Chhayan. The nearest railway station is Dewas, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagli to Chhayan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Chhayan is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhayan

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

Health Facilities in Chhayan

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

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