Chhater - Bankhedi, Narmadapuram

Chhater is a village situated in the Bankhedi tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from Bankhedi and around 106 km from Hoshangabad. Joonawanidhana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhater village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhater is 488028. The village covers a total geographical area of 2498.48 hectares and falls under the 461990 pincode. Pipariya is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Chhater

As per Census 2011, Chhater village has a total population of 455 people, consisting of 233 males and 222 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 182 literate and 273 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 413 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chhater are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chhater

Chhater 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 Chhater

Chhater is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Junehta, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipariya to Chhater is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Chhater is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhater

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

Health Facilities in Chhater

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

FAQs about Chhater