Chakiya - Bairia, Ballia

Chakiya is a village situated in the Bairia tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bairia and around 5 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Chakiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakiya is 199957. The village covers a total geographical area of 342.5 hectares and falls under the 277208 pincode. Ballia is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Chakiya 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 Bairia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ballia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chakiya

According to the 2011 Census, Chakiya village had a total population of 7,902 people, including 4,051 males and 3,851 females, living in 1,071 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.59%, with male literacy at 85.39% and female literacy at 61.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,264, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 486.

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 Population7,9024,0513,851
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,162614548
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,264671593
Scheduled Tribes (ST)486250236
Literate Population4,9602,9352,025
Illiterate Population2,9421,1161,826

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DalpatpurWest1.30 km
Chak GirdharEast1.37 km
HarakhpurSouth1.69 km
KarmanpurNorth1.69 km
TalibpurNorth-East1.81 km
SabalpurNorth-West1.88 km
TengarahiSouth2.52 km
KotawaEast2.64 km
BariyaSouth-East2.71 km
Daya ChhupraSouth-West3.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chakiya

Chakiya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Suraimanpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ballia to Chakiya is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Chakiya

Where is Chakiya located?

Chakiya village is located in Bairia Tehsil, Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Chakiya?

Chakiya is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chakiya?

The pincode of Chakiya is 277208.

What is the population of Chakiya?

Chakiya had a total population of 7,902, including 4,051 males and 3,851 females.

How many households are there in Chakiya?

Chakiya had 1,071 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chakiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chakiya was 73.59%. Male literacy was 85.39% and female literacy was 61.31%.