Chhur - Sardhana, Meerut

Chhur is a village situated in the Sardhana tehsil of Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sardhana and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Meerut. Chhur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhur is 118575. The village covers a total geographical area of 1075.83 hectares and falls under the 250342 pincode. Sardhana is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Chhur

As per Census 2011, Chhur village has a total population of 7,566 people, consisting of 4,214 males and 3,352 females. The village has 1,219 households and a sex ratio of 795 females per 1,000 males. There are 977 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,194 literate and 2,372 illiterate residents. Additionally, 342 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population7,5664,2143,352
Child Population (0–6 yrs)977560417
Scheduled Castes (SC)342188154
Literate Population5,1943,2371,957
Illiterate Population2,3729771,395

Nearby Villages of Chhur

Chhur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RithaliSouth-West2.38 km
Saroli ViranSouth-West2.46 km
MulhairaNorth-West2.83 km
DhanwaliSouth-East2.92 km
KalandEast2.94 km
KalandiNorth-East2.98 km
GotkaSouth-West3.50 km
DaharSouth3.68 km
PithlokharNorth3.92 km
ChhabariyaSouth-East4.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chhur

Chhur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Daurala, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sardhana to Chhur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Meerut to Chhur is about 35 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 Chhur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chhur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Chhur

Where is Chhur located?

Chhur village is located in Sardhana Tehsil, Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chhur?

Chhur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chhur?

The pincode of Chhur is 250342.

What is the population of Chhur?

Chhur has a total population of 7,566, including 4,214 males and 3,352 females.

How many households are there in Chhur?

There are 1,219 households in Chhur.

What is the literacy rate in Chhur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chhur is 68.65%. Male literacy is 76.82% and female literacy is 58.38%.