Chilakahar - Rasra, Ballia

Chilakahar is a village situated in the Rasra tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rasra and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Chilakahar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilakahar is 198603. The village covers a total geographical area of 416.13 hectares and falls under the 221701 pincode. Rasra is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Chilakahar 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 Rasara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghosi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chilakahar

According to the 2011 Census, Chilakahar village had a total population of 5,010 people, including 2,553 males and 2,457 females, living in 725 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.13%, with male literacy at 89.89% and female literacy at 70.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,108, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 163.

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

Nearby Villages of Chilakahar

Chilakahar 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 Chilakahar

Chilakahar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chilkahar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rasra to Chilakahar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ballia to Chilakahar is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chilakahar

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

Health Facilities in Chilakahar

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

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