Chhayan (East) - Petlawad, Jhabua

Chhayan (East) is a village situated in the Petlawad tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Petlawad and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Gunawad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhayan (East) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhayan (East) is 504256. The village covers a total geographical area of 539.84 hectares and falls under the 457770 pincode. Petlawad is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Chhayan (East)

According to the 2011 Census, Chhayan (East) village had a total population of 1,157 people, including 576 males and 581 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.60%, with male literacy at 47.15% and female literacy at 23.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 954.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhayan (East)

Chhayan (East) 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 (East)

Chhayan (East) is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Raoti, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Petlawad to Chhayan (East) is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Chhayan (East) is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhayan (East)

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

Health Facilities in Chhayan (East)

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 (East) village are given below:

FAQs about Chhayan (East)