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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Chilakahar village has a total population of 5,010 people, consisting of 2,553 males and 2,457 females. The village has 725 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 701 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,453 literate and 1,557 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,108 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 163 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chilakahar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,0102,5532,457
Child Population (0–6 yrs)701376325
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,108573535
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1638281
Literate Population3,4531,9571,496
Illiterate Population1,557596961

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HariharpurNorth-East1.43 km
PaharpurNorth-West1.67 km
SawarupurEast1.86 km
Babhnouli KhurdNorth-East1.87 km
MargupurSouth-West2.05 km
ChoukariWest2.13 km
BisukiaNorth2.50 km
NaronNorth-East2.58 km
RattopurNorth-West2.66 km
Bhatnahi T. PaharpurNorth2.66 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Chilakahar

Where is Chilakahar located?

Chilakahar village is located in Rasra Tehsil, Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chilakahar?

Chilakahar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chilakahar?

The pincode of Chilakahar is 221701.

What is the population of Chilakahar?

Chilakahar has a total population of 5,010, including 2,553 males and 2,457 females.

How many households are there in Chilakahar?

There are 725 households in Chilakahar.

What is the literacy rate in Chilakahar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chilakahar is 68.92%. Male literacy is 76.65% and female literacy is 60.89%.