Chhayan - Malhargarh, Mandsaur

Chhayan is a village situated in the Malhargarh tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malhargarh and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Arniya Jatiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhayan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhayan is 469290. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.45 hectares and falls under the 458556 pincode. Narayangarh is the nearest town, located about 40 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 Malhargarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandsour Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chhayan

According to the 2011 Census, Chhayan village had a total population of 615 people, including 312 males and 303 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.33%, with male literacy at 82.63% and female literacy at 42.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

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, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sindpan, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narayangarh to Chhayan is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Chhayan is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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:

FAQs about Chhayan