Chaukhandi - Majhiaon, Garhwa
Chaukhandi is a village situated in the Majhiaon subdivision of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Majhiaon and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Garhwa. Morbe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaukhandi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaukhandi is 347316. The village covers a total geographical area of 48.4 hectares and falls under the 822134 pincode. Majhiaon is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Chaukhandi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Chaukhandi
Chaukhandi is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Chaukhandi
Chaukhandi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Chaukhandi.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Majhiaon to Chaukhandi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Garhwa to Chaukhandi is about 26 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 Chaukhandi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chaukhandi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Chaukhandi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chaukhandi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Chaukhandi
Where is Chaukhandi located?
Chaukhandi village is located in Majhiaon Subdivision, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chaukhandi?
The Gram Panchayat of Chaukhandi is Morbe.
What is the pincode of Chaukhandi?
The pincode of Chaukhandi is 822134.