Chandkuya - Baliapur, Dhanbad

Chandkuya is a village situated in the Baliapur subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baliapur and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Chandkuiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandkuya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandkuya is 361902. The village covers a total geographical area of 96 hectares and falls under the 828201 pincode.

Chandkuya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sindri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhanbad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chandkuya

According to the 2011 Census, Chandkuya village had a total population of 2,325 people, including 1,197 males and 1,128 females, living in 480 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.79%, with male literacy at 89.13% and female literacy at 69.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 680, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 96.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandkuya

Chandkuya 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 Chandkuya

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Chandkuya. The nearest railway station is Rakhitpur, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Chandkuya is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandkuya

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

Health Facilities in Chandkuya

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

FAQs about Chandkuya