Chukapani Village Overview
Chukapani is a village in Shikaripara tehsil of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It lies about 18 km from Sikaripara tehsil headquarters and around 17 km from Dumka district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Gandrakpur is the Gram Panchayat for Chukapani village.
The sections below provide essential information about Chukapani village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chukapani is 370814. The village covers a geographical area of 118 hectares and has a pincode of 814103. Shikaripara is the nearest town.
Location Map of Chukapani
Population & Demographics of Chukapani
This section provides population and demographic details of Chukapani village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 535 | 255 | 280 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 76 | 38 | 38 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 516 | 246 | 270 |
| Literate Population | 285 | 161 | 124 |
| Illiterate Population | 250 | 94 | 156 |
Key population details of Chukapani village are given below:
- Chukapani village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 535, including approximately 255 males and 280 females, with a sex ratio of 1098 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 4 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 516 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Chukapani village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 53.27%.
- There are around 120 households in Chukapani village.
Transport & Connectivity of Chukapani
Transport facilities help residents of Chukapani village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Chukapani
The following villages are located close to Chukapani and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chukapani
- Where is Chukapani located?
- Chukapani village is located in Shikaripara Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Chukapani?
- The Gram Panchayat of Chukapani is Gandrakpur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Chukapani?
- The pincode of Chukapani is 814103.
- What is the population of Chukapani?
- Chukapani has a total population of 535, including 255 males and 280 females.
- How many households are there in Chukapani?
- There are 120 households in Chukapani.
- What is the literacy rate in Chukapani?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chukapani is 53.27%. Male literacy is 63.14% and female literacy is 44.29%.