Chhadan - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Chhadan is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Chhadan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhadan is 201330. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.01 hectares and falls under the 222201 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Chhadan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mungra badshahpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaunpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chhadan

According to the 2011 Census, Chhadan village had a total population of 1,626 people, including 821 males and 805 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.26%, with male literacy at 85.57% and female literacy at 50.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 701.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhadan

Chhadan 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 Chhadan

Chhadan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Badshahpur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Chhadan is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Chhadan is about 40 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 Chhadan

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

Health Facilities in Chhadan

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

FAQs about Chhadan