Chakia - Dehri, Rohtas

Chakia is a village situated in the Dehri subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dehri and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Dahaur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakia is 252564. The village covers a total geographical area of 264 hectares and falls under the 821305 pincode. Dehri is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Chakia

According to the 2011 Census, Chakia village had a total population of 2,362 people, including 1,232 males and 1,130 females, living in 373 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.63%, with male literacy at 89.35% and female literacy at 60.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 144.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakia

Chakia 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 Chakia

Chakia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pahaleja Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dehri to Chakia is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Chakia is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakia

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

Health Facilities in Chakia

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

FAQs about Chakia