Chhayan

Chhayan is a village located in Gangdhar tehsil of Jhalawar district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Gangdhar (tehsildar office) and 142km away from district headquarter Jhalawar. As per 2009 stats, Para Peepli is the gram panchayat of Chhayan village.

Here you can discover what makes Chhayan unique in its vibrant Gangdhar-Jhalawar region. You’ll see Chhayan’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 Chhayan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chhayan is 105249. The village spans a total geographical area of 266.82 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 326515. Bhawani Mandi is nearest town to Chhayan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 97km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chhayan 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 Chhayan

Population of Chhayan

According to the 2011 Census, Chhayan has a total population of about 441, with approximately 222 males and 219 females. The sex ratio is around 986 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 56 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 118 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 23.58%, with male literacy at about 35.14% and female literacy near 11.87%. There are around 85 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chhayan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chhayan

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

Nearby Villages of Chhayan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chhayan