Chhani - Baruipur, South 24 Parganas

Chhani is a village situated in the Baruipur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.9 km from Piyali and around 35.2 km from Alipore. Hardhah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhani is 333984. The village covers a total geographical area of 202.75 hectares and falls under the 700144 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Chhani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baruipur Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chhani

According to the 2011 Census, Chhani village had a total population of 3,327 people, including 1,684 males and 1,643 females, living in 774 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.41%, with male literacy at 80.45% and female literacy at 57.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,092.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhani

Chhani 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 Chhani

Chhani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhapdhapi, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Chhani is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Chhani is about 35.2 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 Chhani

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

Health Facilities in Chhani

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

FAQs about Chhani