Chak Jhau - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Chak Jhau is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Mahasir serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chak Jhau village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chak Jhau is 133326. The village covers a total geographical area of 39.21 hectares and falls under the 242001 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Chak Jhau 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 Tilhar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chak Jhau

According to the 2011 Census, Chak Jhau village had a total population of 517 people, including 274 males and 243 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.86%, with male literacy at 89.70% and female literacy at 71.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 292.

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

Nearby Villages of Chak Jhau

Chak Jhau 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 Chak Jhau

Chak Jhau is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bartara, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Chak Jhau is about 20 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 Chak Jhau

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

Health Facilities in Chak Jhau

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

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