Chhonk - Sasni, Hathras

Chhonk is a village situated in the Sasni tehsil of Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from Sasni and around 27 km from Mahamaya Nagar. Chhonk village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhonk is 123015. The village covers a total geographical area of 320.32 hectares and falls under the 204216 pincode. Sasni is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Chhonk village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hathras Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Chhonk

According to the 2011 Census, Chhonk village had a total population of 2,621 people, including 1,407 males and 1,214 females, living in 416 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.11%, with male literacy at 74.76% and female literacy at 52.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 669.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhonk

Chhonk 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 Chhonk

Chhonk 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 Rati Ka Nagla, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sasni to Chhonk is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahamaya Nagar to Chhonk is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhonk

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

Health Facilities in Chhonk

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

FAQs about Chhonk