Chhan - Wazeerpur, Sawai Madhopur

Chhan is a village situated in the Wazeerpur tehsil of Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 11 km from Gangapur and around 84 km from Sawai Madhopur. Jeevli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhan is 077114. The village covers a total geographical area of 259.63 hectares and falls under the 322219 pincode. Gangapur City is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Chhan

According to the 2011 Census, Chhan village had a total population of 1,015 people, including 561 males and 454 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 809 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.60%, with male literacy at 88.70% and female literacy at 49.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 208, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 502.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,015561454
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1348351
Scheduled Castes (SC)20811494
Scheduled Tribes (ST)502275227
Literate Population622424198
Illiterate Population393137256

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Barh ChhanNorth-East1.22 km
VinegaWest2.07 km
JeewliSouth2.56 km
Udai KhurdNorth-West3.20 km
SewaEast3.21 km
BenipurSouth3.54 km
DobSouth3.86 km
ToksiSouth-West4.22 km
DibsyaWest4.40 km
SyaroliNorth-East5.14 km

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 Chhoti Odai, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangapur City to Chhan is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sawai Madhopur to Chhan is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

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

FAQs about Chhan

Where is Chhan located?

Chhan village is located in Wazeerpur Tehsil, Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chhan?

The Gram Panchayat of Chhan is Jeevli.

What is the pincode of Chhan?

The pincode of Chhan is 322219.

What is the population of Chhan?

Chhan had a total population of 1,015, including 561 males and 454 females.

How many households are there in Chhan?

Chhan had 196 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chhan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chhan was 70.60%. Male literacy was 88.70% and female literacy was 49.13%.