Chakma - Harraiya, Basti

Chakma is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Siktihwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakma is 180173. The village covers a total geographical area of 85.64 hectares and falls under the 272131 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Chakma 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 Chakma

As per Census 2011, Chakma village has a total population of 312 people, consisting of 167 males and 145 females. The village has 57 households and a sex ratio of 868 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 182 literate and 130 illiterate residents. Additionally, 192 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakma

Chakma 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 Chakma

Chakma is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Goshainganj, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Chakma is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Chakma is about 26 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 Chakma

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

Health Facilities in Chakma

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

FAQs about Chakma