Chholkara - Benipatti, Madhubani

Chholkara is a village situated in the Benipatti subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Benipatti and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Shahpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chholkara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chholkara is 220287. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.28 hectares and falls under the 847102 pincode. Madhubani is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Chholkara

According to the 2011 Census, Chholkara village had a total population of 801 people, including 417 males and 384 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.71%, with male literacy at 60.74% and female literacy at 52.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 188.

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

Nearby Villages of Chholkara

Chholkara 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 Chholkara

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Chholkara. The nearest railway station is Jogiara, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhubani to Chholkara is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Chholkara is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chholkara

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

Health Facilities in Chholkara

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

FAQs about Chholkara