Chhanja - Ghatampur, Kanpur Nagar

Chhanja is a village situated in the Ghatampur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghatampur and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Nagar. Chhanja village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhanja is 150636. The village covers a total geographical area of 563 hectares and falls under the 209308 pincode. Ghatampur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Chhanja

According to the 2011 Census, Chhanja village had a total population of 1,775 people, including 936 males and 839 females, living in 350 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.09%, with male literacy at 83.23% and female literacy at 68.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 965.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhanja

Chhanja 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 Chhanja

Chhanja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Patara, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghatampur to Chhanja is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Chhanja is about 46 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 Chhanja

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

Health Facilities in Chhanja

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

FAQs about Chhanja