Chakra - Hiranagar, Kathua

Chakra is a village situated in the Hiranagar tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiranagar and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Chak Bhagwna serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Chakra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakra is 002086. The village covers a total geographical area of 92 hectares and falls under the 184148 pincode. Hiranagar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Chakra

According to the 2011 Census, Chakra village had a total population of 214 people, including 105 males and 109 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.58%, with male literacy at 88.30% and female literacy at 75.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakra

Chakra 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 Chakra

Chakra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hira Nagar, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiranagar to Chakra is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Chakra is about 36 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 Chakra

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

Health Facilities in Chakra

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

FAQs about Chakra