Chelra - Moth, Jhansi

Chelra is a village situated in the Moth tehsil of Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Moth and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Jhansi. Chelra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chelra is 152214. The village covers a total geographical area of 1087.47 hectares and falls under the 284303 pincode. Moth is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Chelra

As per Census 2011, Chelra village has a total population of 1,904 people, consisting of 1,004 males and 900 females. The village has 344 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 253 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,205 literate and 699 illiterate residents. Additionally, 556 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chelra are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chelra

Chelra 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 Chelra

Chelra 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 Nankhas, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Moth to Chelra is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhansi to Chelra is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chelra

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

Health Facilities in Chelra

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

FAQs about Chelra