Chhani

Chhani is a village located in Baruipur subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.9km away from sub-district headquarter Piyali (tehsildar office) and 35.2km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Hardhah is the gram panchayat of Chhani village.

Here you can discover what makes Chhani unique in its vibrant Baruipur-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Chhani’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chhani

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chhani is 333984. The village spans a total geographical area of 202.75 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743376. Baruipur is nearest town to Chhani village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chhani village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Baruipur Purba Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chhani

Population of Chhani

According to the 2011 Census, Chhani has a total population of about 3,327, with approximately 1,684 males and 1,643 females. The sex ratio is around 975 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 369 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2,092 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.71%, with male literacy at about 72.09% and female literacy near 51.07%. There are around 774 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chhani's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chhani

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chhani. As per the 2011 stats, Chhani had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chhani

Knowing the nearby villages of Chhani helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chhani.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chhani