Chhayan - Meghnagar, Jhabua

Chhayan is a village situated in the Meghnagar tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meghnagar and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Chhayan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhayan is 504548. The village covers a total geographical area of 281.42 hectares and falls under the 457770 pincode. Petlawad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Chhayan

As per Census 2011, Chhayan village has a total population of 1,306 people, consisting of 682 males and 624 females. The village has 267 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 253 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 465 literate and 841 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,300 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

Chhayan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bajrangarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Petlawad to Chhayan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Chhayan is about 46 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 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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