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

According to the 2011 Census, Chakma village had a total population of 312 people, including 167 males and 145 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 868 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.42%, with male literacy at 84.14% and female literacy at 49.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 192.

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

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