Chhiras - Colonelganj, Gonda

Chhiras is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Chhiras village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhiras is 174801. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.87 hectares and falls under the 271122 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Chhiras village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Katra bazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kaiserganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chhiras

According to the 2011 Census, Chhiras village had a total population of 1,935 people, including 983 males and 952 females, living in 302 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.35%, with male literacy at 76.06% and female literacy at 46.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 410.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhiras

Chhiras 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 Chhiras

Chhiras is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bangain, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Chhiras is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhiras

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

Health Facilities in Chhiras

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

FAQs about Chhiras