Chakarda - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Chakarda is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 122 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Chakarda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakarda is 445885. The village covers a total geographical area of 483.81 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Chakarda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Saraipali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chakarda

According to the 2011 Census, Chakarda village had a total population of 1,909 people, including 959 males and 950 females, living in 411 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.55%, with male literacy at 66.98% and female literacy at 37.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 295, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 211.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakarda

Chakarda 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 Chakarda

Chakarda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jharradih, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Chakarda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Chakarda is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakarda

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

Health Facilities in Chakarda

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

FAQs about Chakarda