Chandokha - Bhanpur, Basti

Chandokha is a village situated in the Bhanpur tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanpur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Chandokha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandokha is 178496. The village covers a total geographical area of 312.72 hectares and falls under the 272195 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Chandokha

As per Census 2011, Chandokha village has a total population of 2,042 people, consisting of 994 males and 1,048 females. The village has 311 households and a sex ratio of 1,054 females per 1,000 males. There are 333 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,118 literate and 924 illiterate residents. Additionally, 449 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandokha

Chandokha 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 Chandokha

Chandokha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Babhnan, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Chandokha is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Chandokha is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandokha

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

Health Facilities in Chandokha

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

FAQs about Chandokha