Chukahata - Gaurihar, Chhatarpur

Chukahata is a village situated in the Gaurihar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaurihar and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Chukehata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chukahata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chukahata is 457507. The village covers a total geographical area of 238.76 hectares and falls under the 471525 pincode. Laundi is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Chukahata village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chandla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khajuraho Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chukahata

According to the 2011 Census, Chukahata village had a total population of 738 people, including 394 males and 344 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.73%, with male literacy at 65.06% and female literacy at 45.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Chukahata

Chukahata 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 Chukahata

Chukahata is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khurhand, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Laundi to Chukahata is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Chukahata is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chukahata

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

Health Facilities in Chukahata

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

FAQs about Chukahata