Chhajan - Sidhauli, Sitapur

Chhajan is a village situated in the Sidhauli tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhauli and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Chhajan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhajan is 138942. The village covers a total geographical area of 270.77 hectares and falls under the 261301 pincode. Sidhauli is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Chhajan

According to the 2011 Census, Chhajan village had a total population of 1,612 people, including 875 males and 737 females, living in 290 households. The sex ratio was 842 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.22%, with male literacy at 81.44% and female literacy at 61.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,012.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhajan

Chhajan 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 Chhajan

Chhajan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Suraincha, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sidhauli to Chhajan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sitapur to Chhajan is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhajan

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

Health Facilities in Chhajan

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

FAQs about Chhajan