Chakura - Kapasan, Chittorgarh

Chakura is a village situated in the Kapasan tehsil of Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 28 km from Kapasan and around 55 km from Chittaurgarh. Chakurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakura is 101045. The village covers a total geographical area of 347.5 hectares and falls under the 312205 pincode. Fatehnagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Chakura

According to the 2011 Census, Chakura village had a total population of 967 people, including 484 males and 483 females, living in 237 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.56%, with male literacy at 68.19% and female literacy at 35.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 200, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 100.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population967484483
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1316962
Scheduled Castes (SC)20010595
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1004654
Literate Population431283148
Illiterate Population536201335

Nearby Villages of Chakura

Chakura 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChakuriSouth1.62 km
HingwaniyaNorth1.69 km
Khera KiranEast1.70 km
Ranwon Ka KheraSouth-East2.05 km
Kiron Ka KheraEast2.27 km
Rayapuriya KalanWest2.58 km
GundliNorth-West2.58 km
SuratpuraSouth-West3.00 km
Gundli KheraNorth-West3.27 km
Jeewa KheraEast3.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chakura

Chakura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhupalsagar, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Fatehnagar to Chakura is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittaurgarh to Chakura is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chakura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chakura

Where is Chakura located?

Chakura village is located in Kapasan Tehsil, Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Chakura?

The Gram Panchayat of Chakura is Chakurd.

What is the pincode of Chakura?

The pincode of Chakura is 312205.

What is the population of Chakura?

Chakura had a total population of 967, including 484 males and 483 females.

How many households are there in Chakura?

Chakura had 237 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chakura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chakura was 51.56%. Male literacy was 68.19% and female literacy was 35.15%.