Chakia - Lalganj, Azamgarh

Chakia is a village situated in the Lalganj tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalganj and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Balpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakia is 195191. The village covers a total geographical area of 18.56 hectares and falls under the 276203 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Chakia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lalganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Chakia

As per Census 2011, Chakia village has a total population of 350 people, consisting of 183 males and 167 females. The village has 35 households and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1,000 males. There are 65 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 214 literate and 136 illiterate residents. Additionally, 129 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakia

Chakia 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 Chakia

Chakia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Phariha, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azamgarh to Chakia is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Chakia is about 38 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 Chakia

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

Health Facilities in Chakia

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

FAQs about Chakia