Chakahan - Ishupur, Saran

Chakahan is a village situated in the Ishupur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ishupur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Chakahan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakahan is 233058. The village covers a total geographical area of 176 hectares and falls under the 841411 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Chakahan

According to the 2011 Census, Chakahan village had a total population of 3,232 people, including 1,658 males and 1,574 females, living in 457 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.58%, with male literacy at 82.95% and female literacy at 50.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 172.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakahan

Chakahan 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 Chakahan

Chakahan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sham Kauria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Chakahan is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Chakahan is about 40 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 Chakahan

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

Health Facilities in Chakahan

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

FAQs about Chakahan