Chiksanwa - Martinganjon, Azamgarh

Chiksanwa is a village situated in the Martinganjon tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from Phulpur and around 41 km from Azamgarh. Chiksawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chiksanwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chiksanwa is 195139. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.01 hectares and falls under the 276143 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Chiksanwa

According to the 2011 Census, Chiksanwa village had a total population of 1,205 people, including 539 males and 666 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 1,236 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.46%, with male literacy at 76.77% and female literacy at 53.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 235.

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

Nearby Villages of Chiksanwa

Chiksanwa 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 Chiksanwa

Chiksanwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mihrawan, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Chiksanwa is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Chiksanwa is about 41 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 Chiksanwa

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

Health Facilities in Chiksanwa

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

FAQs about Chiksanwa