Chaukiya - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Chaukiya is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Chaukiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaukiya is 173613. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.73 hectares and falls under the 271205 pincode. Tulsipur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Chaukiya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gainsari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shrawasti Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chaukiya

According to the 2011 Census, Chaukiya village had a total population of 1,841 people, including 929 males and 912 females, living in 237 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.27%, with male literacy at 51.33% and female literacy at 29.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 327.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaukiya

Chaukiya 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 Chaukiya

Chaukiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Laiburwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tulsipur to Chaukiya is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Chaukiya is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaukiya

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

Health Facilities in Chaukiya

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

FAQs about Chaukiya