Chakur - Samudrapur, Wardha

Chakur is a village situated in the Samudrapur tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Samudrapur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Chakur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakur is 534646. The village covers a total geographical area of 410.42 hectares and falls under the 442301 pincode. Hinganghat is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Chakur

According to the 2011 Census, Chakur village had a total population of 518 people, including 270 males and 248 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.08%, with male literacy at 91.98% and female literacy at 81.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakur

Chakur 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 Chakur

Chakur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sindi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hinganghat to Chakur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Chakur is about 40 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 Chakur

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

Health Facilities in Chakur

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

FAQs about Chakur