Chanaki - Dhanarua, Patna

Chanaki is a village situated in the Dhanarua subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanarua and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Sanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chanaki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chanaki is 245995. The village covers a total geographical area of 197 hectares and falls under the 804451 pincode. Masaurhi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Chanaki

As per Census 2011, Chanaki village has a total population of 1,585 people, consisting of 825 males and 760 females. The village has 312 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 250 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 875 literate and 710 illiterate residents. Additionally, 509 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 34 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chanaki

Chanaki 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 Chanaki

Chanaki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Masaudhi Court Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Masaurhi to Chanaki is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Chanaki 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 Chanaki

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

Health Facilities in Chanaki

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

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