Chakathal - Atrauli, Aligarh

Chakathal is a village situated in the Atrauli tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Atrauli and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Chakathal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakathal is 122057. The village covers a total geographical area of 982.69 hectares and falls under the 202281 pincode. Atrauli is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Chakathal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Atrauli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aligarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chakathal

According to the 2011 Census, Chakathal village had a total population of 4,574 people, including 2,382 males and 2,192 females, living in 757 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.62%, with male literacy at 83.71% and female literacy at 54.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 808.

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 Population4,5742,3822,192
Child Population (0–6 yrs)709369340
Scheduled Castes (SC)808425383
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population2,6911,6851,006
Illiterate Population1,8836971,186

Nearby Villages of Chakathal

Chakathal 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)
ChamerhiNorth-West1.90 km
Muhamadpur BadheraEast2.12 km
HarbanshpurSouth2.27 km
Vijay NagaliyaNorth2.28 km
Ganeshpur GovindpurSouth-East2.56 km
JamanpurSouth-West2.71 km
TirlokpurNorth-West2.88 km
KharekwariWest2.95 km
MalahpurSouth-East2.98 km
KirthalaSouth-West3.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chakathal

Chakathal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dharampur, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

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

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

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

Health Facilities in Chakathal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chakathal

Where is Chakathal located?

Chakathal village is located in Atrauli Tehsil, Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Chakathal?

Chakathal is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chakathal?

The pincode of Chakathal is 202281.

What is the population of Chakathal?

Chakathal had a total population of 4,574, including 2,382 males and 2,192 females.

How many households are there in Chakathal?

Chakathal had 757 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chakathal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chakathal was 69.62%. Male literacy was 83.71% and female literacy was 54.32%.