Chakur - Manora, Washim

Chakur is a village situated in the Manora tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manora and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Mahuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakur is 531090. The village covers a total geographical area of 312.29 hectares and falls under the 444404 pincode. Digras is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Chakur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karanja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chakur

According to the 2011 Census, Chakur village had a total population of 266 people, including 150 males and 116 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 773 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.40%, with male literacy at 88.55% and female literacy at 67.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149.

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

Public transport in the Chakur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digras to Chakur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Chakur is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 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