Chhain - Amarpatan, Maihar

Chhain is a village situated in the Amarpatan tehsil of Maihar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from Amarpatan and around 52 km from Satna. Pathara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhain village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhain is 464347. The village covers a total geographical area of 1171.63 hectares and falls under the 485778 pincode. Amarpatan is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Chhain

According to the 2011 Census, Chhain village had a total population of 421 people, including 212 males and 209 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.32%, with male literacy at 69.77% and female literacy at 49.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 402.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhain

Chhain 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 Chhain

Chhain is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bara, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amarpatan to Chhain is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satna to Chhain is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhain

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

Health Facilities in Chhain

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

FAQs about Chhain