Chatkari - Rajauli, Nawada

Chatkari is a village situated in the Rajauli subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajauli and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Sabaiyatand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chatkari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chatkari is 258513. The village covers a total geographical area of 1363 hectares and falls under the 805125 pincode. Rajauli is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Chatkari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chatkari

As per Census 2011, Chatkari village has a total population of 1,779 people, consisting of 933 males and 846 females. The village has 291 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 415 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 310 literate and 1,469 illiterate residents. Additionally, 124 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chatkari are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chatkari

Chatkari 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 Chatkari

Chatkari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gujhandi, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajauli to Chatkari is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Chatkari is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chatkari

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

Health Facilities in Chatkari

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

FAQs about Chatkari