Chakia - Chapra, Saran

Chakia is a village situated in the Chapra subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chapra and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Bishunpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakia is 233635. The village covers a total geographical area of 51 hectares and falls under the 841211 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chakia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Garkha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Saran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chakia

According to the 2011 Census, Chakia village had a total population of 442 people, including 218 males and 224 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.48%, with male literacy at 81.28% and female literacy at 59.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61.

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 Goldinganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Chakia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Chakia is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 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