Chhan - Manohar Thana, Jhalawar

Chhan is a village situated in the Manohar Thana tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manohar Thana and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Bans Khera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhan is 104694. The village covers a total geographical area of 481.02 hectares and falls under the 326037 pincode. Aklera is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Chhan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manohar thana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chhan

According to the 2011 Census, Chhan village had a total population of 765 people, including 402 males and 363 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.57%, with male literacy at 60.98% and female literacy at 25.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chhan

Chhan 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 Chhan

Chhan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chachaura Binaganj, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aklera to Chhan is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Chhan 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 Chhan

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

Health Facilities in Chhan

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

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