Chhayanmena - Sonkatch, Dewas

Chhayanmena is a village situated in the Sonkatch tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonkatch and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Chhayanmena village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhayanmena is 473391. The village covers a total geographical area of 871.39 hectares and falls under the 455223 pincode. Sonkatch is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Chhayanmena

According to the 2011 Census, Chhayanmena village had a total population of 1,591 people, including 830 males and 761 females, living in 290 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.67%, with male literacy at 86.31% and female literacy at 59.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 662.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhayanmena

Chhayanmena 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 Chhayanmena

Chhayanmena 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 Berchha, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonkatch to Chhayanmena is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Chhayanmena is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhayanmena

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

Health Facilities in Chhayanmena

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

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