Chhawani - Khilchipur, Rajgarh

Chhawani is a village situated in the Khilchipur tehsil of Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khilchipur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Rajgarh. Baghela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhawani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhawani is 478984. The village covers a total geographical area of 202.55 hectares and falls under the 465679 pincode. Khilchipur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Chhawani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajgarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Chhawani

As per Census 2011, Chhawani village has a total population of 468 people, consisting of 235 males and 233 females. The village has 100 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 112 literate and 356 illiterate residents. Additionally, 86 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population468235233
Child Population (0–6 yrs)874344
Scheduled Castes (SC)864046
Literate Population1127438
Illiterate Population356161195

Nearby Villages of Chhawani

Chhawani 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DalupuraNorth-West1.11 km
BaghelaEast1.35 km
Borda NajdikNorth1.77 km
KarkaraSouth2.05 km
RooppuraSouth-West2.08 km
OdpurNorth-West2.10 km
BagheliWest2.13 km
BawdibayEast2.35 km
Manda KhedaNorth-East2.48 km
LimbodaWest2.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chhawani

Chhawani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sinduriya Kachari, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khilchipur to Chhawani is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajgarh to Chhawani is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhawani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Chhawani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Chhawani

Where is Chhawani located?

Chhawani village is located in Khilchipur Tehsil, Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chhawani?

The Gram Panchayat of Chhawani is Baghela.

What is the pincode of Chhawani?

The pincode of Chhawani is 465679.

What is the population of Chhawani?

Chhawani has a total population of 468, including 235 males and 233 females.

How many households are there in Chhawani?

There are 100 households in Chhawani.

What is the literacy rate in Chhawani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chhawani is 23.93%. Male literacy is 31.49% and female literacy is 16.31%.