Chak Hakim - Phagwara, Kapurthala

Chak Hakim is a village situated in the Phagwara tehsil of Kapurthala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phagwara and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Kapurthala . Chak Hakim village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chak Hakim is 029654. The village covers a total geographical area of 161.47 hectares and falls under the 144403 pincode. Phagwara is the nearest town.

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

Population of Chak Hakim

According to the 2011 Census, Chak Hakim village had a total population of 2,386 people, including 1,339 males and 1,047 females, living in 523 households. The sex ratio was 782 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.30%, with male literacy at 83.11% and female literacy at 74.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,304.

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

Nearby Villages of Chak Hakim

Chak Hakim 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 Chak Hakim

Chak Hakim is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Phagwara Jn, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kapurthala to Chak Hakim is about 39 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 Chak Hakim

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

Health Facilities in Chak Hakim

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

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