Chakara Village - Pauni, Bhandara

Chakara is a village situated in the Pauni tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pauni and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Chakara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakara is 537296. The village covers a total geographical area of 332.53 hectares and falls under the 441903 pincode. Pauni is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Chakara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chakara

As per Census 2011, Chakara village has a total population of 874 people, consisting of 442 males and 432 females. The village has 221 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 663 literate and 211 illiterate residents. Additionally, 724 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakara

Chakara 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 Chakara

Chakara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhiwapur, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pauni to Chakara is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Chakara is about 27 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 Chakara

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

Health Facilities in Chakara

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

FAQs about Chakara