Chak Baja - Suchetgarh, Jammu

Chak Baja is a village situated in the Suchetgarh tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 4 km from R.s.pora and around 24 km from Jammu. Chak Baja village is a designated Halqa Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chak Baja is 006133. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.2 hectares and falls under the 181102 pincode. R.s.pora is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Chak Baja village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Suchet Garh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jammu Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chak Baja

According to the 2011 Census, Chak Baja village had a total population of 794 people, including 416 males and 378 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.86%, with male literacy at 86.48% and female literacy at 75.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 212, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Chak Baja

Chak Baja 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 Chak Baja

Chak Baja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bari Brahman, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from R.s.pora to Chak Baja is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Chak Baja is about 24 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 Chak Baja

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

Health Facilities in Chak Baja

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

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