Chakia - Taraiya, Saran

Chakia is a village situated in the Taraiya subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Taraiya and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Dumri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakia is 232962. The village covers a total geographical area of 78 hectares and falls under the 841424 pincode. Marhaura is the nearest town, located about 15 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 666 people, including 353 males and 313 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.42%, with male literacy at 78.47% and female literacy at 53.67%.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Gunrajpur Dhama, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Marhaura to Chakia is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Chakia is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. 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