Chakchai - Harraiya, Basti

Chakchai is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Chakchai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakchai is 179350. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.99 hectares and falls under the 272163 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Chakchai

As per Census 2011, Chakchai village has a total population of 1,120 people, consisting of 590 males and 530 females. The village has 163 households and a sex ratio of 898 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 796 literate and 324 illiterate residents. Additionally, 243 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakchai

Chakchai 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 Chakchai

Chakchai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gaur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Chakchai is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Chakchai is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakchai

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

Health Facilities in Chakchai

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

FAQs about Chakchai