Chanki - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Chanki is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Chamua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chanki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chanki is 216739. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.7 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Chanki village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narkatiaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chanki

As per Census 2011, Chanki village has a total population of 2,413 people, consisting of 1,270 males and 1,143 females. The village has 488 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 494 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,349 literate and 1,064 illiterate residents. Additionally, 325 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 50 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chanki

Chanki 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 Chanki

Chanki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chamua, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Chanki is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Chanki is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chanki

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

Health Facilities in Chanki

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

FAQs about Chanki