Chakerpur - Rahatgarh, Sagar

Chakerpur is a village situated in the Rahatgarh tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rahatgarh and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Chandrapur (p) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakerpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakerpur is 460451. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.73 hectares and falls under the 470119 pincode. Rahatgarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Chakerpur

As per Census 2011, Chakerpur village has a total population of 272 people, consisting of 137 males and 135 females. The village has 59 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 149 literate and 123 illiterate residents. Additionally, 50 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 74 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chakerpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population272137135
Child Population (0–6 yrs)552728
Scheduled Castes (SC)502822
Scheduled Tribes (ST)743638
Literate Population1498861
Illiterate Population1234974

Nearby Villages of Chakerpur

Chakerpur 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KatheliNorth0.99 km
BakenaSouth-West1.23 km
KeneraSouth-East2.20 km
SenpaNorth-West2.27 km
NivodiyaSouth-West2.45 km
Kathoda FazalpurEast2.62 km
Bilha KuwakhedaNorth-East2.82 km
KakruwaNorth-West3.35 km
KituwaNorth3.51 km
Harhar KhediSouth-West3.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chakerpur

Chakerpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sumreri, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rahatgarh to Chakerpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Chakerpur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakerpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Chakerpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chakerpur

Where is Chakerpur located?

Chakerpur village is located in Rahatgarh Tehsil, Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chakerpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Chakerpur is Chandrapur (p).

What is the pincode of Chakerpur?

The pincode of Chakerpur is 470119.

What is the population of Chakerpur?

Chakerpur has a total population of 272, including 137 males and 135 females.

How many households are there in Chakerpur?

There are 59 households in Chakerpur.

What is the literacy rate in Chakerpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chakerpur is 54.78%. Male literacy is 64.23% and female literacy is 45.19%.