Chanana - Chirawa, Jhunjhunu

Chanana is a village situated in the Chirawa tehsil of Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 25 km from Chirawa and around 25 km from Jhunjhunun. Chanana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chanana is 071296. The village covers a total geographical area of 1076 hectares and falls under the 333020 pincode. Chirawa is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Chanana

As per Census 2011, Chanana village has a total population of 6,525 people, consisting of 3,268 males and 3,257 females. The village has 1,154 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 860 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,154 literate and 2,371 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,939 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 138 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,5253,2683,257
Child Population (0–6 yrs)860443417
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,939955984
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1387266
Literate Population4,1542,4751,679
Illiterate Population2,3717931,578

Nearby Villages of Chanana

Chanana 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)
BhukanaNorth2.68 km
SolanaWest3.99 km
LodipuraNorth4.01 km
GowlaWest4.16 km
LoyalSouth-East4.38 km
Nangli GoojranSouth-West4.62 km
MahrampurNorth-West4.90 km
Tara Ka BasSouth4.95 km
ChirasanNorth-East4.97 km
Shri AmarpuraNorth-East5.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chanana

Public transport in the Chanana is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ratan Shahr, while the nearest airport is Bhiwani Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chirawa to Chanana is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhunjhunun to Chanana is about 25 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 Chanana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chanana

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chanana

Where is Chanana located?

Chanana village is located in Chirawa Tehsil, Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chanana?

Chanana is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chanana?

The pincode of Chanana is 333020.

What is the population of Chanana?

Chanana has a total population of 6,525, including 3,268 males and 3,257 females.

How many households are there in Chanana?

There are 1,154 households in Chanana.

What is the literacy rate in Chanana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chanana is 63.66%. Male literacy is 75.73% and female literacy is 51.55%.