Chhayan Khurd - Jawar, Sehore

Chhayan Khurd is a village situated in the Jawar tehsil of Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jawar and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Sehore. Kundiya Nathu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhayan Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhayan Khurd is 483088. The village covers a total geographical area of 419.25 hectares and falls under the 466221 pincode. Jawar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Chhayan Khurd

According to the 2011 Census, Chhayan Khurd village had a total population of 492 people, including 258 males and 234 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.92%, with male literacy at 86.94% and female literacy at 47.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 304.

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 Khurd

Chhayan Khurd 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 Khurd

Chhayan Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Berchha, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jawar to Chhayan Khurd is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sehore to Chhayan Khurd is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhayan Khurd

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

Health Facilities in Chhayan Khurd

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 Khurd village are given below:

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