Chamukha - Sikanderpur, Ballia

Chamukha is a village situated in the Sikanderpur tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sikanderpur and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Hardiya Jamin serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chamukha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chamukha is 198003. The village covers a total geographical area of 41.54 hectares and falls under the 277303 pincode. Sikandarpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Chamukha

As per Census 2011, Chamukha village has a total population of 163 people, consisting of 86 males and 77 females. The village has 25 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 74 literate and 89 illiterate residents. Additionally, 30 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1638677
Child Population (0–6 yrs)311417
Scheduled Castes (SC)301713
Literate Population745024
Illiterate Population893653

Nearby Villages of Chamukha

Chamukha 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)
Hardiya Jamin HardiyaSouth-West0.90 km
BaghudiNorth1.01 km
Kurha TetraNorth-West1.06 km
TenduwaEast1.07 km
UchrawnNorth-East1.43 km
Kadsar T. ParshurampurWest1.65 km
BharthawaSouth-East1.70 km
TilotiNorth-East2.10 km
Harnatar DayalpurNorth2.11 km
BalesadiSouth2.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chamukha

Chamukha 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 Turtipar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sikandarpur to Chamukha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ballia to Chamukha is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chamukha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Chamukha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chamukha

Where is Chamukha located?

Chamukha village is located in Sikanderpur Tehsil, Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chamukha?

The Gram Panchayat of Chamukha is Hardiya Jamin.

What is the pincode of Chamukha?

The pincode of Chamukha is 277303.

What is the population of Chamukha?

Chamukha has a total population of 163, including 86 males and 77 females.

How many households are there in Chamukha?

There are 25 households in Chamukha.

What is the literacy rate in Chamukha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chamukha is 45.40%. Male literacy is 58.14% and female literacy is 31.17%.