Chakura - Barhi, Hazaribagh
Chakura is a village situated in the Barhi subdivision of Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barhi and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Hazaribagh. Rasoiya Dhamna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakura village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakura is 367908. The village covers a total geographical area of 64.84 hectares and falls under the 825405 pincode.
Chakura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Chakura
Chakura 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Rasoia Dhamna | South-East | 1.36 km |
| Bachhsi | West | 1.57 km |
| Obra | North-West | 1.78 km |
| Sewai | North | 2.01 km |
| Tithin | West | 2.63 km |
| Dumri | North-West | 2.82 km |
| Ujaina | South-East | 3.00 km |
| Hadahi | North | 3.07 km |
| Bendgi | North-East | 3.08 km |
| Malikana | North | 3.09 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Chakura
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chakura. The nearest railway station is Koderma, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hazaribagh to Chakura is about 37 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 Chakura
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chakura village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Chakura
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chakura village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Chakura
Where is Chakura located?
Chakura village is located in Barhi Subdivision, Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chakura?
The Gram Panchayat of Chakura is Rasoiya Dhamna.
What is the pincode of Chakura?
The pincode of Chakura is 825405.