Chakiya - Mehnagar, Azamgarh

Chakiya is a village situated in the Mehnagar tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mehnagar and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Inwal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakiya is 195859. The village covers a total geographical area of 24.65 hectares and falls under the 276126 pincode. Mehnagar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Chakiya

According to the 2011 Census, Chakiya village had a total population of 320 people, including 132 males and 188 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 1,424 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.36%, with male literacy at 63.73% and female literacy at 44.74%.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakiya

Chakiya 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 Chakiya

Chakiya 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 Sarai Rani, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mehnagar to Chakiya is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Chakiya is about 28 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 Chakiya

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

Health Facilities in Chakiya

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

FAQs about Chakiya