Chakkar

Chakkar is a village located in Jagraon tehsil of Ludhiana district in Punjab, India. It is situated 23km away from sub-district headquarter Jagraon (tehsildar office) and 68km away from district headquarter Ludhiana. As per 2009 stats, Chakar is the gram panchayat of Chakkar village.

Here you can discover what makes Chakkar unique in its vibrant Jagraon-Ludhiana region. You’ll see Chakkar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chakkar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chakkar is 033758. The village spans a total geographical area of 2035 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 142035. Jagraon is nearest town to Chakkar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chakkar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jagraon Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ludhiana Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chakkar

Population of Chakkar

According to the 2011 Census, Chakkar has a total population of about 6,423, with approximately 3,362 males and 3,061 females. The sex ratio is around 910 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 639 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2,073 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.47%, with male literacy at about 67.85% and female literacy near 62.86%. There are around 1,228 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chakkar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chakkar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chakkar. As per the 2011 stats, Chakkar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chakkar

Knowing the nearby villages of Chakkar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chakkar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chakkar