Chakanwali - Dera Baba Nanak, Gurdaspur

Chakanwali is a village situated in the Dera Baba Nanak tehsil of Gurdaspur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dera Baba Nanak and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Gurdaspur. Chakanwali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakanwali is 028937. The village covers a total geographical area of 85 hectares and falls under the 143604 pincode. Dera Baba Nanak is the nearest town.

Chakanwali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dera baba nanak Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gurdaspur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chakanwali

As per Census 2011, Chakanwali village has a total population of 300 people, consisting of 160 males and 140 females. The village has 57 households and a sex ratio of 875 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 207 literate and 93 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakanwali

Chakanwali 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 Chakanwali

Public transport in the Chakanwali is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Batala Sugar Mills, while the nearest airport is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gurdaspur to Chakanwali is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakanwali

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

Health Facilities in Chakanwali

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

FAQs about Chakanwali