Chhan - Aligarh, Tonk

Chhan is a village situated in the Aligarh tehsil of Tonk district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 26 km from Uniara and around 62 km from Tonk. Payaga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhan is 093648. The village covers a total geographical area of 510.92 hectares and falls under the 304023 pincode. Uniara is the nearest town, located about 26 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 Deoli - uniara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chhan

As per Census 2011, Chhan village has a total population of 708 people, consisting of 380 males and 328 females. The village has 145 households and a sex ratio of 863 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 265 literate and 443 illiterate residents. Additionally, 219 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 231 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population708380328
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1014853
Scheduled Castes (SC)219118101
Scheduled Tribes (ST)231127104
Literate Population26521055
Illiterate Population443170273

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)
RamngarEast1.15 km
MotipuraNorth-West1.30 km
Pandlya CharanSouth1.31 km
Anwar NagarEast1.82 km
HanotiyaSouth-West2.09 km
AliSouth-East2.13 km
GopalpuraSouth2.25 km
Ibrahim NagarNorth2.26 km
RasoolpuraWest2.31 km
IslamnagarNorth2.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chhan

Chhan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Indargarh, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uniara to Chhan is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tonk to Chhan is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 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
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 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)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chhan

Where is Chhan located?

Chhan village is located in Aligarh Tehsil, Tonk district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chhan?

The Gram Panchayat of Chhan is Payaga.

What is the pincode of Chhan?

The pincode of Chhan is 304023.

What is the population of Chhan?

Chhan has a total population of 708, including 380 males and 328 females.

How many households are there in Chhan?

There are 145 households in Chhan.

What is the literacy rate in Chhan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chhan is 37.43%. Male literacy is 55.26% and female literacy is 16.77%.