Chak Arif - Phulpur, Azamgarh

Chak Arif is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Bibi Ganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chak Arif village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chak Arif is 194920. The village covers a total geographical area of 11.85 hectares and falls under the 223222 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Chak Arif 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 Phoolpur pawai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Lalganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chak Arif

According to the 2011 Census, Chak Arif village had a total population of 181 people, including 91 males and 90 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.88%, with male literacy at 79.76% and female literacy at 59.76%.

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

Nearby Villages of Chak Arif

Chak Arif 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 Chak Arif

Chak Arif is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khanja Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Chak Arif is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Chak Arif is about 57 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 Chak Arif

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

Health Facilities in Chak Arif

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

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