Chhikara - Mahavan, Mathura

Chhikara is a village situated in the Mahavan tehsil of Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahavan and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Mathura. Chhikara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhikara is 124057. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.33 hectares and falls under the 281204 pincode. Mathura is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Chhikara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baldev Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mathura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chhikara

According to the 2011 Census, Chhikara village had a total population of 1,030 people, including 553 males and 477 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.71%, with male literacy at 84.39% and female literacy at 60.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 330.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhikara

Chhikara 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 Chhikara

Public transport in the Chhikara is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Raya, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathura to Chhikara is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhikara

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

Health Facilities in Chhikara

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

FAQs about Chhikara