Muria Chhawan - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Muria Chhawan is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Mudia Chhawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muria Chhawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muria Chhawan is 132725. The village covers a total geographical area of 271.18 hectares and falls under the 242401 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Muria Chhawan

As per Census 2011, Muria Chhawan village has a total population of 1,391 people, consisting of 719 males and 672 females. The village has 222 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 235 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 799 literate and 592 illiterate residents. Additionally, 542 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Muria Chhawan are given below:

Nearby Villages of Muria Chhawan

Muria Chhawan 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 Muria Chhawan

Muria Chhawan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Zindpura, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Muria Chhawan is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Muria Chhawan is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muria Chhawan

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

Health Facilities in Muria Chhawan

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

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