Cheya - Muhra, Gaya

Cheya is a village situated in the Muhra subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Muhra and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Sewtar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Cheya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Cheya is 255162. The village covers a total geographical area of 241 hectares and falls under the 824231 pincode. Gaya is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Cheya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Atri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jahanabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Cheya

According to the 2011 Census, Cheya village had a total population of 1,571 people, including 837 males and 734 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.22%, with male literacy at 79.97% and female literacy at 54.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 527.

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

Nearby Villages of Cheya

Cheya 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 Cheya

Cheya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarsoo, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gaya to Cheya is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Cheya

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

Health Facilities in Cheya

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

FAQs about Cheya