Chhan

Chhan is a village located in Gangdhar tehsil of Jhalawar district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 38km away from sub-district headquarter Gangdhar (tehsildar office) and 118km away from district headquarter Jhalawar. As per 2009 stats, Dobra is the gram panchayat of Chhan village.

Here you can discover what makes Chhan unique in its vibrant Gangdhar-Jhalawar region. You’ll see Chhan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chhan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chhan is 105385. The village spans a total geographical area of 934.88 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 326514. Bhawani Mandi is nearest town to Chhan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 73km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chhan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dag Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chhan

Population of Chhan

According to the 2011 Census, Chhan has a total population of about 1,257, with approximately 654 males and 603 females. The sex ratio is around 922 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 210 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 172 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 36.75%, with male literacy at about 49.85% and female literacy near 22.55%. There are around 272 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chhan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chhan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chhan. As per the 2011 stats, Chhan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chhan

Knowing the nearby villages of Chhan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chhan.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chhan