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11,054<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/226965-chhatwan-bihar.html|title=Chhatwan Village Population - Keotiranway - Darbhanga, Bihar|website=www.census2011.co.in}}</ref>
11,054<ref name="auto2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/226965-chhatwan-bihar.html|title=Chhatwan Village Population - Keotiranway - Darbhanga, Bihar|website=www.census2011.co.in}}</ref>
<ref>http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/View_data/Village_Profile.aspx</ref>
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Rahul Gandhi
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'''Chhatwan'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ourhero.in/villages/chhatwan-226965|title=Chhatwan, Keotiranway Village Polpulation and Location &#124; Ourhero.In|website=ourhero.in}}</ref> is a village in Keotiranway Tehsil, [[Darbhanga District]], [[Bihar]], [[India]].
'''Chhatwan'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ourhero.in/villages/chhatwan-226965|title=Chhatwan, Keotiranway Village Polpulation and Location &#124; Ourhero.In|website=ourhero.in|access-date=7 June 2019|archive-date=7 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190607171248/https://ourhero.in/villages/chhatwan-226965}}</ref> is a village in Keotiranway Tehsil, [[Darbhanga District]], [[Bihar]], [[India]].


'''Chhatwan''' has its [[Panchayati raj|panchayat]] which is registered as the name of [[Gram panchayat|Gram Panchayat]] Raj Chhatwan. Chhatwan Panchayat is divided into 14 wards.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://lgdirectory.gov.in/globalviewvillage.do |title=Archived copy |access-date=14 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160120092311/http://lgdirectory.gov.in/globalviewvillage.do |archive-date=20 January 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
'''Chhatwan''' has its [[Panchayati raj|panchayat]] which is registered as the name of [[Gram panchayat|Gram Panchayat]] Raj Chhatwan. Chhatwan Panchayat is divided into 14 wards.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://lgdirectory.gov.in/globalviewvillage.do |access-date=14 June 2019 |title=LGD - Local Government Directory, Government of India }}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Chhatwan was established during the time of [[Akbar]] by Zamiruddin Sardar, a [[Zamindar]] of the village. The name of the village was inspired by the Alstonia scholars (Chhatwan) of the terrace. There was a garden of Alstonia scholaris tree, one of the Translators in Akabari Darbar. After the establishment of New [[Raj Darbhanga]], several expansions took place to develop the taxation system in the [[Mithila (region)]]. Raj Darbhanga had 4,495 villages in 18 circles in Bihar and Bengal and employed over 7,500 officers to manage the estate at that time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.domainmarket.com/buynow/allaboutbihar.com|title=AllAboutBihar.com is available at DomainMarket.com|website=AllAboutBihar.com is available at DomainMarket.com}}</ref>
Chhatwan was established during the time of [[Akbar]] by Zamiruddin Sardar, son of
Manour Ali ancient [[Zamindar]] of this village. The name of the village was inspired by the Alstonia scholars (Chhatwan) of the terrace. There was a garden of Alstonia scholaris tree, one of the Translators in Akabari Darbar. After the establishment of New [[Raj Darbhanga]], several expansions took place to develop the taxation system in the [[Mithila (region)]]. Raj Darbhanga had 4,495 villages in 18 circles in Bihar and Bengal and employed over 7,500 officers to manage the estate at that time.{{cn|date=November 2024}}


{{Confusing|talk=|date=March 2020}}
{{Confusing|talk=|date=March 2020}}


According to an article in the [[Dainik Jagran]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-11041373.html|title=पांच बार दरभंगा आए थे महात्मा गांधी|website=m.jagran.com}}</ref> [[Mahatma Gandhi]] came after a gruesome crisis in 1934. He was accompanied by [[Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru]], [[Jamnalal Bajaj]], [[Dr. Rajendra Prasad]], [[J. B. Kripalani]], etc. They were dismayed by the devastation caused by the [[earthquake]], however, the people of [[Mithilanchal]] refused to accept the relief given by the [[British government]] and the [[Congress]]. He{{Which|date=March 2020}} told the people that it is not a crime to seek help in times of calamity. The earthquake victims started the relay on their call. They went to the Chhatwan village in [[Keoti (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Keoti]] Block to know the misery of earthquake victims. There was a meeting with the Chhatwan villager at [[Devi Lal]] Pokhar, which is today known as Gandhi Chowk Chhatwan.
According to an article in the [[Dainik Jagran]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-11041373.html|title=पांच बार दरभंगा आए थे महात्मा गांधी|website=m.jagran.com}}</ref> [[Mahatma Gandhi]] came after a gruesome crisis in 1934. He was accompanied by [[Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru]], [[Jamnalal Bajaj]], [[Dr. Rajendra Prasad]], [[J. B. Kripalani]], etc. They were dismayed by the devastation caused by the [[earthquake]], however, the people of [[Mithilanchal]] refused to accept the relief given by the [[British government]] and the [[Indian National Congress|Congress]]. He{{Which|date=March 2020}} told the people that it is not a crime to seek help in times of calamity. The earthquake victims started the relay on their call. They went to the Chhatwan village in [[Keoti (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Keoti]] Block to know the misery of earthquake victims. There was a meeting with the Chhatwan villager at [[Devi Lal]] Pokhar, which is today known as Gandhi Chowk Chhatwan.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Chhatwan<ref name="auto3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/muzaffarpur-ticket-booking-agents-in-station-priority-educated-unemployed-18125558.html|title=स्टेशनों पर तैनात होंगे टिकट बु¨कग एजेंट, शिक्षित बेरोजगार युवाओं को प्राथमिकता|website=Dainik Jagran}}</ref> is a large village located in Keotiranway, Darbhanga district, Bihar. Nearby towns and villages include Loam (3.2&nbsp;km), Raiyam Factory (5&nbsp;km), [[Muria, Bihar|Muria]] (5.4&nbsp;km) and [[Keoti (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Keoti]] (7.8&nbsp;km), [[Darbhanga]] (16&nbsp;km), [[Madhubani, Bihar|Madhubani]] (13&nbsp;km) and [[Pandaul (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Pandaul]] (9.8&nbsp;km). The Madhubani Road crosses through the village, which is also near [[National Highway 27 (India)|National Highway 27]] (5.9&nbsp;km), a main east-west corridor. The Nearest Railway Station is Tarsrai Station; 6.4&nbsp;km away.{{original research inline|date=December 2017}}
Chhatwan<ref name="auto3">{{cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/muzaffarpur-ticket-booking-agents-in-station-priority-educated-unemployed-18125558.html|title=स्टेशनों पर तैनात होंगे टिकट बु¨कग एजेंट, शिक्षित बेरोजगार युवाओं को प्राथमिकता|website=Dainik Jagran}}</ref> is a large village located in Keotiranway, Darbhanga district, Bihar. Nearby towns and villages include Loam (3.2&nbsp;km), Raiyam Factory (5&nbsp;km), [[Muria, Bihar|Muria]] (5.4&nbsp;km) and [[Keoti (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Keoti]] (7.8&nbsp;km), [[Darbhanga]] (16&nbsp;km), [[Madhubani, Bihar|Madhubani]] (13&nbsp;km) and [[Pandaul (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Pandaul]] (9.8&nbsp;km). The Madhubani Road crosses through the village, which is also near [[National Highway 27 (India)|National Highway 27]] (5.9&nbsp;km), a main east–west corridor. The Nearest Railway Station is Tarsrai Station; 6.4&nbsp;km away.{{original research inline|date=December 2017}}
 


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of 2011, per the Population Census, Chhatwan was home to resident 2339 families, with a total population of 11054,  
As of 2011, per the Population Census, Chhatwan was home to resident 2,339 families, with a total population of 11,054.


'''Sex Ratio'''  
'''Sex Ratio'''


*Males= 51.92%
*Males = 51.92%
*Females= 48.08%  
*Females = 48.08%


Chhatwan has its [[panchayat raj|Panchayat]]. Chhatwan village has a lower literacy rate compared to Bihar as a whole. In 2011, the literacy rate of Chhatwan village was 55.77% compared to 61.80% for all Bihar. Male literacy in Chhatwan stands at 63.77%, while the female literacy rate was 47.05%.<ref name="auto2"/>
Chhatwan has its [[panchayat raj|Panchayat]]. Chhatwan village has a lower literacy rate compared to Bihar as a whole. In 2011, the [[Literacy in India|literacy rate]] of Chhatwan village was 55.77% compared to 61.80% for all Bihar. Male literacy in Chhatwan stands at 63.77%, while the female literacy rate was 47.05%.<ref name="auto2"/>


{{IndiaCensusPop
{{Historical populations
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| title= Population growth<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/DigitalLibrary/TVDirectory.aspx|title=WELCOME TO CENSUS OF INDIA: Census India Library|website=www.censusindia.gov.in|access-date=3 April 2019}}</ref>
| 1951=  
| 1951=  
| 1961=  
| 1961=  
| 1971=  
| 1971=  
| 1981=  
| 1981=  
| 1991= 6889
| 1991| 6889
| 2001=10005
| 2001|10005
| 2011=11054}}
| 2011|11054}}


==Economy==
==Economy==
[[Agriculture]] is the main industry of the village, though development has not been significant.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.brandbharat.com/english/bihar/districts/darbhanga/Darbhanga_KEOTI_Chhatwan_Chhatwan.html|title=Chhatwan Village Chhatwan Panchayat KEOTI Block, Darbhanga, Bihar India BrandBharat.com News समाचार|website=www.brandbharat.com}}</ref>  The Jeewach river, flowing through the east of Chhatwan, provides a fertile flood plain that serves as the basis for growing local crops.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bihar/darbhanga-restored-village-economy-on-track-15117245.html|title=पटरी पर नहीं लौटी गांव की अर्थव्यवस्था|website=Dainik Jagran}}</ref> Mango fruits are grown in abundance, and [[sugarcane]] is produced before shipping to the Raiyam sugar factory for processing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/DM-hands-over-sick-sugar-mill-transfer-papers-to-private-party/articleshow/6128477.cms|title=DM hands over sick sugar mill transfer papers to private party &#124; Patna News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> It is also well known for its many markets as well as Chhatwan Bazaar<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-8866925.html|title=एचएससीसी का शील्ड पर कब्जा|website=m.jagran.com}}</ref> and small businesses, which include cloth shops, jewelry, general stores, hardware stores, and bike showrooms.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-the-agency-mp-inaugurated-14857689.html|title=सांसद ने किया एजेंसी का उदघाटन|website=m.jagran.com}}</ref> The main market of Chhatwan is the Gandhi Chowk, Azad Chowk, Chandni Chowk, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Chowk, Kunwar Chowk & Maulana Mazharul Haque Chowk<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-13218688.html|title=शराब के साथ गिरफतार|website=Dainik Jagran}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/bihar/darbhanga/news/lack-of-millions-due-to-fire-in-many-homes-victims-demand-compensation-034053-3545533.html|title=कई घरों में आग लगने से लाखों का नुकसान, पीड़ित ने की मुआवजे की मांग|date=31 December 2018|website=Dainik Bhaskar}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-zidangi-incomplete-without-computer-17010623.html|title=कंप्यूटर के बिना जिदंगी अधूरी|website=Dainik Jagran}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-12789029.html|title=विकास व सुशासन की निकली हवा : विधायक|website=Dainik Jagran}}</ref> on the Madhubani Road.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bihar/darbhanga-12938490.html|title=शराब के साथ गिरफ्तार|website=Dainik Jagran}}</ref>
[[Agriculture]] is the main industry of the village, though development has not been significant.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.brandbharat.com/english/bihar/districts/darbhanga/Darbhanga_KEOTI_Chhatwan_Chhatwan.html|title=Chhatwan Village Chhatwan Panchayat KEOTI Block, Darbhanga, Bihar India BrandBharat.com News समाचार|website=www.brandbharat.com}}</ref>  The Jeewach river, flowing through the east of Chhatwan, provides a fertile flood plain that serves as the basis for growing local crops.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-restored-village-economy-on-track-15117245.html|title=पटरी पर नहीं लौटी गांव की अर्थव्यवस्था|website=Dainik Jagran}}</ref> Mango fruits are grown in abundance, and [[sugarcane]] is produced before shipping to the Raiyam sugar factory for processing.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/DM-hands-over-sick-sugar-mill-transfer-papers-to-private-party/articleshow/6128477.cms|title=DM hands over sick sugar mill transfer papers to private party &#124; Patna News - Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=5 July 2010 }}</ref> It is also well known for its many markets as well as Chhatwan Bazaar<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-8866925.html|title=एचएससीसी का शील्ड पर कब्जा|website=m.jagran.com}}</ref> and small businesses, which include cloth shops, jewelry, general stores, hardware stores, and bike showrooms.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-the-agency-mp-inaugurated-14857689.html|title=सांसद ने किया एजेंसी का उदघाटन|website=m.jagran.com}}</ref> The main market of Chhatwan is the Gandhi Chowk, Azad Chowk, Chandni Chowk, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Chowk, Kunwar Chowk & Maulana Mazharul Haque Chowk<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-13218688.html|title=शराब के साथ गिरफतार|website=Dainik Jagran}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/bihar/darbhanga/news/lack-of-millions-due-to-fire-in-many-homes-victims-demand-compensation-034053-3545533.html|title=कई घरों में आग लगने से लाखों का नुकसान, पीड़ित ने की मुआवजे की मांग|date=31 December 2018|website=Dainik Bhaskar}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-zidangi-incomplete-without-computer-17010623.html|title=कंप्यूटर के बिना जिदंगी अधूरी|website=Dainik Jagran}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-12789029.html|title=विकास व सुशासन की निकली हवा: विधायक|website=Dainik Jagran}}</ref> on the Madhubani Road.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-12938490.html|title=शराब के साथ गिरफ्तार|website=Dainik Jagran}}</ref>


==Culture==
==Culture==
Chhatwan is a multi-cultural society. Among the Muslim festivals celebrated are [[Eid al-Fitr]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bihar/darbhanga-12616768.html|title=हर राह ईदगाह की ओर, रही मुबारक देने की होड़|website=Dainik Jagran}}</ref> (Eid), [[Eid al-Adha]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://m.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-8455732.html|title=चलता रहा खुदा को खुश करने का दौर|website=m.jagran.com}}</ref> (Bakraeid) and [[Muharram]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-11750268.html|title=गांवों में ताजिया मिलान संपन्न|website=m.jagran.com}}</ref> Hindu festivals celebrated include [[Chhath]], five days after [[Deepawali]], [[Makar Sankranti]], [[Durga Puja]], and [[Diwali]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-the-crowds-in-the-markets-chhatta-18631473.html|title=छठ को लेकर बाजारों में रही भीड़, व्रतियों ने किया खरना|website=m.jagran.com}}</ref>
Chhatwan is a multi-cultural society. Among the Muslim festivals celebrated are [[Eid al-Fitr]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-12616768.html |title=हर राह ईदगाह की ओर, रही मुबारक देने की होड़|website=Dainik Jagran}}</ref> (Eid), [[Eid al-Adha]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-8455732.html|title=चलता रहा खुदा को खुश करने का दौर|website=m.jagran.com}}</ref> (Bakraeid) and [[Muharram]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-11750268.html|title=गांवों में ताजिया मिलान संपन्न|website=m.jagran.com}}</ref> Hindu festivals celebrated include [[Chhath]], five days after [[Deepawali]], [[Makar Sankranti]], [[Durga Puja]], and [[Diwali]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-the-crowds-in-the-markets-chhatta-18631473.html|title=छठ को लेकर बाजारों में रही भीड़, व्रतियों ने किया खरना|website=m.jagran.com}}</ref>


==Education==
==Education==
There are so many resources of education in Chhatwan, Islamic as well as modern education For modern education many governments and private schools are also there.
There are many resources of education in Chhatwan, Islamic as well as modern education. For modern education many governments and private schools are also there.


* Prathmik School Chhatwan Harijan
* Prathmik School Chhatwan Harijan
* Rajkiya Utkramit Uchcha School Chhatwan Basic
* Rajkiya Utkramit Uchcha School Chhatwan Basic
* Prathmik School Chhatwan Urdu
* Prathmik School Chhatwan Urdu
* Rajkiya Utkramit Madhya School Dhanushi
* Rajkiya Utkramit Madhya School Dhanushi
* Prathmik School Patharpatti
* Prathmik School Patharpatti
* Project Prathmik School Fakir Takiya Chhatwan
* Project Prathmik School Fakir Takiya Chhatwan
* Red Rose Public School Chhatwan
* Red Rose Public School Chhatwan


For Islamic education, there are two madrasas Both Madrasa is government Recognised
For Islamic education, there are two [[Madrasa|madrasas]], both of which are government-recognised.


* Madarsa Tul Banat Chhatwan
* Madarsa Tul Banat Chhatwan
 
* Madarsa Noorul Islam Chhatwan<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|url=https://chhatwan.weebly.com/about.html|title=About|website=Heart of Chhatwan}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://schools.org.in/bihar/darbhanga/keoti/ums-chatwan-(besic)|title=Schools in Ums Chatwan (besic) Cluster &#124; List of Schools in Ums Chatwan (besic) Cluster, Darbhanga District (Bihar)|website=schools.org.in}}</ref>
* Madarsa Noorul Islam Chhatwan<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://chhatwan.weebly.com/about.html|title=About|website=Heart of Chhatwan}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://schools.org.in/bihar/darbhanga/keoti/ums-chatwan-(besic)|title=Schools in Ums Chatwan (besic) Cluster &#124; List of Schools in Ums Chatwan (besic) Cluster, Darbhanga District (Bihar)|website=schools.org.in}}</ref>


==Hospital==
==Hospital==
* Additional Primary Health Center Chhatwan<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-15475626.html|title=एपीएचसी छतवन को खुद इलाज की दरकार|website=m.jagran.com}}</ref>
* Additional Primary Health Center Chhatwan<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-15475626.html|title=एपीएचसी छतवन को खुद इलाज की दरकार|website=m.jagran.com}}</ref>
 
* Veterinary Hospital Chhatwan<ref>{{cite web |url=https://farmer.gov.in/vetcentres.aspx?scode=03 |title=Veterinary Centre |access-date=3 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150319074658/http://farmer.gov.in/VetCentres.aspx?SCode=03 |archive-date=19 March 2015 }}</ref>
* Veterinary Hospital Chhatwan<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://farmer.gov.in/vetcentres.aspx?scode=03 |title=Archived copy |access-date=3 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150319074658/http://farmer.gov.in/VetCentres.aspx?SCode=03 |archive-date=19 March 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Transportation==
==Transportation==
===Roadways===
===Roadways===
Chhatwan is well connected with another part of village and cities, Tarsarai - Raiyam Road via Chhatwan<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://m.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-relief-from-the-sun-kankanee-made-disaster-15383990.html|title=धूप से मिली राहत, कनकनी बनी आफत|website=m.jagran.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bihar/darbhanga-problem-due-to-cold-17284009.html|title=ठंड व कोहरे के आगोश में जनजीवन|website=Dainik Jagran}}</ref> passes through the village which is connected to [[National Highway 27 (India)|National Highway 27]] and Tarsarai Station North End, and the South end is connected to [[Madhubani District]], Chhatwan - Hajipur Road<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-8435191.html|title=और बिगड़ी जर्जर सड़कों की सूरत|website=m.jagran.com}}</ref> Connected to the [[National Highway 527B (India)|National Highway 527B]] West End and East End connected to Chhatwan - [[Pandaul (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|pandoul]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bihar/madhubani-11727253.html|title=ग्रामीण कार्य विभाग लकवाग्रस्त: किशोर|website=Dainik Jagran}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.jagran.com/bihar/madhubani-11727253.html|title=ग्रामीण कार्य विभाग लकवाग्रस्त: किशोर|website=m.jagran.com}}</ref>
Chhatwan is well connected with another part of village and cities, Tarsarai - Raiyam Road via Chhatwan<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-relief-from-the-sun-kankanee-made-disaster-15383990.html|title=धूप से मिली राहत, कनकनी बनी आफत|website=m.jagran.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-problem-due-to-cold-17284009.html|title=ठंड व कोहरे के आगोश में जनजीवन|website=Dainik Jagran}}</ref> passes through the village which is connected to [[National Highway 27 (India)|National Highway 27]] and Tarsarai Station North End, and the South end is connected to [[Madhubani District]], Chhatwan - Hajipur Road<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-8435191.html|title=और बिगड़ी जर्जर सड़कों की सूरत|website=m.jagran.com}}</ref> Connected to the [[National Highway 527B (India)|National Highway 527B]] West End and East End connected to Chhatwan - [[Pandaul (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Pandaul]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/madhubani-11727253.html|title=ग्रामीण कार्य विभाग लकवाग्रस्त: किशोर|website=Dainik Jagran}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/madhubani-11727253.html|title=ग्रामीण कार्य विभाग लकवाग्रस्त: किशोर|website=m.jagran.com}}</ref>
Chhatwan has auto-rickshaw services to nearby village and cities, and bus services<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://m.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-9187179.html|title=स्वास्थ्य मेला का आज उद्घाटन करेंगे मंत्री|website=m.jagran.com}}</ref> to [[Darbhanga]] - [[Madhubani, Bihar|Madhubani]], via Raiyam sugar factory,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.jagran.com/bihar/madhubani-bus-parichalan-k-prastav-par-harsh-14130443.html|title=नई रूट पर बस परिचालन के प्रस्ताव पर हर्ष|website=m.jagran.com}}</ref> Chhatwan - [[Darbhanga]], via Khirma.<ref name="auto1"/>
Chhatwan has auto-rickshaw services to nearby village and cities, and bus services<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-9187179.html|title=स्वास्थ्य मेला का आज उद्घाटन करेंगे मंत्री|website=m.jagran.com}}</ref> to [[Darbhanga]] - [[Madhubani, Bihar|Madhubani]], via Raiyam sugar factory,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/madhubani-bus-parichalan-k-prastav-par-harsh-14130443.html|title=नई रूट पर बस परिचालन के प्रस्ताव पर हर्ष|website=m.jagran.com}}</ref> Chhatwan - [[Darbhanga]], via Khirma.<ref name="auto1"/>


===Railways===
===Railways===
The nearest railway station is Tarsrai Railway Station (TRS).<ref name="auto3"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/state/bihar/darbhanga/67484|title=तारसराय स्टेशन पर रैक प्वाइंट चालू|website=Prabhat Khabar - Hindi News}}</ref> People who wish to visit Delhi can take a direct train from the Tarsarai railway station. Two express train stops Here :
The nearest railway station is Tarsrai Railway Station (TRS).<ref name="auto3"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/state/bihar/darbhanga/67484|title=तारसराय स्टेशन पर रैक प्वाइंट चालू|website=Prabhat Khabar - Hindi News|date=30 November 2013 }}</ref> People who wish to visit Delhi can take a direct train from the Tarsarai railway station. Two express train stops Here :


* Sarayu Yamuna Express to [[Amritsar]]
* Sarayu Yamuna Express to [[Amritsar]]
* Shaheed Express to [[Amritsar]]
* Shaheed Express to [[Amritsar]]


Many more passengers train stop here.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://khabar.ndtv.com/news/bihar/station-master-among-2-killed-after-falling-from-train-1816139|title=ट्रेन से गिरकर एक स्टेशन मास्टर सहित दो की मौत|website=NDTVIndia}}</ref><ref name="auto"/>
Many more passengers train stop here.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://khabar.ndtv.com/news/bihar/station-master-among-2-killed-after-falling-from-train-1816139|title=ट्रेन से गिरकर एक स्टेशन मास्टर सहित दो की मौत|website=NDTVIndia|access-date=3 June 2019|archive-date=3 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190603113619/https://khabar.ndtv.com/news/bihar/station-master-among-2-killed-after-falling-from-train-1816139}}</ref><ref name="auto"/>


===Airways===
===Airways===
[[Darbhanga Airport]] is the nearest airport from Chhatwan which distance is (17Km).
[[Darbhanga Airport]] is the nearest airport to Chhatwan which is at a distance of 17&nbsp;km from there.


==Climate==
==Climate==


Chhatwan has a [[humid subtropical climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification]] ''Cwa'').<ref>ftp://ftp.atdd.noaa.gov/pub/GCOS/WMO-Normals/RA-II/IN/42391.TXT</ref>
Chhatwan has a [[humid subtropical climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification]] ''Cwa'').<ref>{{Cite FTP |url=ftp://ftp.atdd.noaa.gov/pub/GCOS/WMO-Normals/RA-II/IN/42391.TXT |server=ftp.atdd.noaa.gov |title=FTP link }}</ref>


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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{reflist}}
*[http://www.mapsofindia.com/villages/bihar/darbhanga/keotiranway/chhatwan.html Map of Chhatwan Village in Keotiranway Tehsil, Darbhanga, Bihar]
*[https://www.mapsofindia.com/villages/bihar/darbhanga/keotiranway/chhatwan.html Map of Chhatwan Village in Keotiranway Tehsil, Darbhanga, Bihar]
*[http://www.holidaytravelreports.com/Weather/Chhatwan.aspx Weather Chhatwan | Best Time to Visit Chhatwan | Chhatwan Climate Forecast Temperature Snowfall - Holiday Travel Reports]
*[http://www.holidaytravelreports.com/Weather/Chhatwan.aspx Weather Chhatwan | Best Time to Visit Chhatwan | Chhatwan Climate Forecast Temperature Snowfall - Holiday Travel Reports]


[[Category:Villages in Darbhanga district]]
[[Category:Villages in Darbhanga district]]

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Chhatwan
Village
Bihar
Bihar
Chhatwan
Location in Bihar, India
Bihar
Bihar
Chhatwan
Chhatwan (India)
Coordinates: 26°14′52″N 85°59′34″E / 26.2476696°N 85.9927068°E / 26.2476696; 85.9927068
Country India
StateBihar
RegionMithila
DistrictDarbhanga
Founded byZamiruddin Sardar
Government
 • TypePanchayati raj (India)
 • BodyGram panchayat
 • Students leaderRahul Gandhi
 • MukhiyaFaiz Mohammad
Area
 • Total3.14 km2 (1.21 sq mi)
Elevation
55 m (180 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total11,054[1] [2]
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
 • Additional officialUrdu
 • Recognised RegionalMaithili, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN Code
847337
Telephone Code06272
ISO 3166 codeIN-BR
Vehicle registrationBR-07
Nearest cityDarbhanga, Madhubani
Lok Sabha constituencyMadhubani
Vidhan Sabha constituencyKeoti
Sex ratio926 ♂/♀
Literacy55.77%

Chhatwan[3] is a village in Keotiranway Tehsil, Darbhanga District, Bihar, India.

Chhatwan has its panchayat which is registered as the name of Gram Panchayat Raj Chhatwan. Chhatwan Panchayat is divided into 14 wards.[4]

History[edit | edit source]

Chhatwan was established during the time of Akbar by Zamiruddin Sardar, son of Manour Ali ancient Zamindar of this village. The name of the village was inspired by the Alstonia scholars (Chhatwan) of the terrace. There was a garden of Alstonia scholaris tree, one of the Translators in Akabari Darbar. After the establishment of New Raj Darbhanga, several expansions took place to develop the taxation system in the Mithila (region). Raj Darbhanga had 4,495 villages in 18 circles in Bihar and Bengal and employed over 7,500 officers to manage the estate at that time.[citation needed]

According to an article in the Dainik Jagran,[5] Mahatma Gandhi came after a gruesome crisis in 1934. He was accompanied by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Jamnalal Bajaj, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, J. B. Kripalani, etc. They were dismayed by the devastation caused by the earthquake, however, the people of Mithilanchal refused to accept the relief given by the British government and the Congress. He[which?] told the people that it is not a crime to seek help in times of calamity. The earthquake victims started the relay on their call. They went to the Chhatwan village in Keoti Block to know the misery of earthquake victims. There was a meeting with the Chhatwan villager at Devi Lal Pokhar, which is today known as Gandhi Chowk Chhatwan.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Chhatwan[6] is a large village located in Keotiranway, Darbhanga district, Bihar. Nearby towns and villages include Loam (3.2 km), Raiyam Factory (5 km), Muria (5.4 km) and Keoti (7.8 km), Darbhanga (16 km), Madhubani (13 km) and Pandaul (9.8 km). The Madhubani Road crosses through the village, which is also near National Highway 27 (5.9 km), a main east–west corridor. The Nearest Railway Station is Tarsrai Station; 6.4 km away.[original research?]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of 2011, per the Population Census, Chhatwan was home to resident 2,339 families, with a total population of 11,054.

Sex Ratio

  • Males = 51.92%
  • Females = 48.08%

Chhatwan has its Panchayat. Chhatwan village has a lower literacy rate compared to Bihar as a whole. In 2011, the literacy rate of Chhatwan village was 55.77% compared to 61.80% for all Bihar. Male literacy in Chhatwan stands at 63.77%, while the female literacy rate was 47.05%.[1]

Population growth[7]
YearPop.±%
19916,889—    
200110,005+45.2%
201111,054+10.5%

Economy[edit | edit source]

Agriculture is the main industry of the village, though development has not been significant.[8] The Jeewach river, flowing through the east of Chhatwan, provides a fertile flood plain that serves as the basis for growing local crops.[9] Mango fruits are grown in abundance, and sugarcane is produced before shipping to the Raiyam sugar factory for processing.[10] It is also well known for its many markets as well as Chhatwan Bazaar[11] and small businesses, which include cloth shops, jewelry, general stores, hardware stores, and bike showrooms.[12] The main market of Chhatwan is the Gandhi Chowk, Azad Chowk, Chandni Chowk, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Chowk, Kunwar Chowk & Maulana Mazharul Haque Chowk[13][14][15][16] on the Madhubani Road.[17]

Culture[edit | edit source]

Chhatwan is a multi-cultural society. Among the Muslim festivals celebrated are Eid al-Fitr[18] (Eid), Eid al-Adha[19] (Bakraeid) and Muharram.[20] Hindu festivals celebrated include Chhath, five days after Deepawali, Makar Sankranti, Durga Puja, and Diwali[21]

Education[edit | edit source]

There are many resources of education in Chhatwan, Islamic as well as modern education. For modern education many governments and private schools are also there.

  • Prathmik School Chhatwan Harijan
  • Rajkiya Utkramit Uchcha School Chhatwan Basic
  • Prathmik School Chhatwan Urdu
  • Rajkiya Utkramit Madhya School Dhanushi
  • Prathmik School Patharpatti
  • Project Prathmik School Fakir Takiya Chhatwan
  • Red Rose Public School Chhatwan

For Islamic education, there are two madrasas, both of which are government-recognised.

  • Madarsa Tul Banat Chhatwan
  • Madarsa Noorul Islam Chhatwan[22][23]

Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • Additional Primary Health Center Chhatwan[24]
  • Veterinary Hospital Chhatwan[25]

Transportation[edit | edit source]

Roadways[edit | edit source]

Chhatwan is well connected with another part of village and cities, Tarsarai - Raiyam Road via Chhatwan[26][27] passes through the village which is connected to National Highway 27 and Tarsarai Station North End, and the South end is connected to Madhubani District, Chhatwan - Hajipur Road[28] Connected to the National Highway 527B West End and East End connected to Chhatwan - Pandaul[29][30] Chhatwan has auto-rickshaw services to nearby village and cities, and bus services[31] to Darbhanga - Madhubani, via Raiyam sugar factory,[32] Chhatwan - Darbhanga, via Khirma.[22]

Railways[edit | edit source]

The nearest railway station is Tarsrai Railway Station (TRS).[6][33] People who wish to visit Delhi can take a direct train from the Tarsarai railway station. Two express train stops Here :

Many more passengers train stop here.[34][31]

Airways[edit | edit source]

Darbhanga Airport is the nearest airport to Chhatwan which is at a distance of 17 km from there.

Climate[edit | edit source]

Chhatwan has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cwa).[35]

Climate data for Chhatwan
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 30.4
(86.7) 		33.9
(93.0) 		39.9
(103.8) 		42.0
(107.6) 		41.9
(107.4) 		43.4
(110.1) 		39.1
(102.4) 		38.4
(101.1) 		39.6
(103.3) 		39.2
(102.6) 		33.9
(93.0) 		29.9
(85.8) 		43.4
(110.1)
Average high °C (°F) 22.1
(71.8) 		25.8
(78.4) 		31.0
(87.8) 		34.1
(93.4) 		35.0
(95.0) 		34.9
(94.8) 		32.5
(90.5) 		32.8
(91.0) 		32.5
(90.5) 		31.6
(88.9) 		28.0
(82.4) 		24.8
(76.6) 		30.68
(87.22)
Average low °C (°F) 9.2
(48.6) 		11.0
(51.8) 		15.1
(59.2) 		19.1
(66.4) 		21.2
(70.2) 		22.9
(73.2) 		23.8
(74.8) 		24.2
(75.6) 		23.8
(74.8) 		21.2
(70.2) 		15.8
(60.4) 		10.6
(51.1) 		18.18
(64.72)
Record low °C (°F) −0.2
(31.6) 		−0.2
(31.6) 		3.9
(39.0) 		9.2
(48.6) 		10.4
(50.7) 		15.9
(60.6) 		18.7
(65.7) 		19.4
(66.9) 		18.9
(66.0) 		12.7
(54.9) 		7.2
(45.0) 		2.4
(36.3) 		−0.2
(31.6)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 13.0
(0.51) 		14.0
(0.55) 		9.0
(0.35) 		29.0
(1.14) 		76.0
(2.99) 		139.0
(5.47) 		353.0
(13.90) 		254.0
(10.00) 		193.0
(7.60) 		73.0
(2.87) 		6.0
(0.24) 		7.0
(0.28) 		1,166
(45.9)
Average rainy days 1.6 1.7 1.6 2.6 4.6 7.6 16.4 12.2 10.5 3.4 0.5 1.0 63.7
Average relative humidity (%) 68 63 49 56 60 70 78 79 79 73 66 67 67
[citation needed]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Chhatwan Village Population - Keotiranway - Darbhanga, Bihar". www.census2011.co.in.
  2. ↑ "View data - Village profile". Archived from the original on 8 January 2008. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  3. ↑ "Chhatwan, Keotiranway Village Polpulation and Location | Ourhero.In". ourhero.in. Archived from the original on 7 June 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
  4. ↑ "LGD - Local Government Directory, Government of India". Retrieved 14 June 2019.
  5. ↑ "पांच बार दरभंगा आए थे महात्मा गांधी". m.jagran.com.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "स्टेशनों पर तैनात होंगे टिकट बु¨कग एजेंट, शिक्षित बेरोजगार युवाओं को प्राथमिकता". Dainik Jagran.
  7. ↑ "WELCOME TO CENSUS OF INDIA: Census India Library". www.censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  8. ↑ "Chhatwan Village Chhatwan Panchayat KEOTI Block, Darbhanga, Bihar India BrandBharat.com News समाचार". www.brandbharat.com.
  9. ↑ "पटरी पर नहीं लौटी गांव की अर्थव्यवस्था". Dainik Jagran.
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  14. ↑ "कई घरों में आग लगने से लाखों का नुकसान, पीड़ित ने की मुआवजे की मांग". Dainik Bhaskar. 31 December 2018.
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  18. ↑ "हर राह ईदगाह की ओर, रही मुबारक देने की होड़". Dainik Jagran.
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  20. ↑ "गांवों में ताजिया मिलान संपन्न". m.jagran.com.
  21. ↑ "छठ को लेकर बाजारों में रही भीड़, व्रतियों ने किया खरना". m.jagran.com.
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 "About". Heart of Chhatwan.
  23. ↑ "Schools in Ums Chatwan (besic) Cluster | List of Schools in Ums Chatwan (besic) Cluster, Darbhanga District (Bihar)". schools.org.in.
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  25. ↑ "Veterinary Centre". Archived from the original on 19 March 2015. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
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  29. ↑ "ग्रामीण कार्य विभाग लकवाग्रस्त: किशोर". Dainik Jagran.
  30. ↑ "ग्रामीण कार्य विभाग लकवाग्रस्त: किशोर". m.jagran.com.
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