Chanken - Kharagpur, Munger
Chanken is a village situated in the Kharagpur subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. Mudheri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chanken village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chanken is 242961. The village covers a total geographical area of 91 hectares and falls under the 811213 pincode.
Chanken village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jamalpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Munger Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Chanken
Chanken 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Fateha | North-West | 0.91 km |
| Khaira Khurd | South-East | 0.99 km |
| Nagdaha | South | 1.37 km |
| Murheri | West | 1.42 km |
| Sanrhi | East | 1.58 km |
| Khiridih | North | 1.87 km |
| Bela | North-West | 1.88 km |
| Degaon | South-East | 1.96 km |
| Dorain | South-East | 1.99 km |
| Nirbhai Chak | South-West | 2.20 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Chanken
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chanken. The nearest railway station is Kamarganj, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
Banking and Postal Services in Chanken
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chanken village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Chanken
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chanken village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Chanken
Where is Chanken located?
Chanken village is located in Kharagpur Subdivision, Munger district, Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chanken?
The Gram Panchayat of Chanken is Mudheri.
What is the pincode of Chanken?
The pincode of Chanken is 811213.