Chhonk - Kalpi, Jalaun

Chhonk is a village situated in the Kalpi tehsil of Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalpi and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Jalaun. Chhok serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhonk village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhonk is 151515. The village covers a total geographical area of 1062.16 hectares and falls under the 285202 pincode. Jalaun is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Chhonk village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Chhonk

According to the 2011 Census, Chhonk village had a total population of 3,665 people, including 1,926 males and 1,739 females, living in 635 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.18%, with male literacy at 78.10% and female literacy at 54.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,742, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 67.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Usargaon, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalaun to Chhonk is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalaun 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