Chhakata - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Chhakata is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 64 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 109 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Chhakta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhakata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhakata is 501139. The village covers a total geographical area of 817.04 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Beohari is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Chhakata

According to the 2011 Census, Chhakata village had a total population of 996 people, including 496 males and 500 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.77%, with male literacy at 69.44% and female literacy at 52.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 207, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 524.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhakata

Chhakata 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 Chhakata

Chhakata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Duvri Kalan, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beohari to Chhakata is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Chhakata is about 109 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhakata

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

Health Facilities in Chhakata

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

FAQs about Chhakata