Chhimiyah - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Chhimiyah 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 45 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Dahew serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhimiyah village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhimiyah is 201097. The village covers a total geographical area of 149.69 hectares and falls under the 222201 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 145 km away.

Chhimiyah 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 Chhimiyah

According to the 2011 Census, Chhimiyah village had a total population of 956 people, including 480 males and 476 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.19%, with male literacy at 89.32% and female literacy at 67.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhimiyah

Chhimiyah 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 Chhimiyah

Chhimiyah is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badshahpur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Chhimiyah is about 145 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Chhimiyah is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhimiyah

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

Health Facilities in Chhimiyah

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

FAQs about Chhimiyah