Chaksar - Harraiya, Basti

Chaksar is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Khaupura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaksar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaksar is 179034. The village covers a total geographical area of 87.6 hectares and falls under the 272001 pincode.

Chaksar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan 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 Chaksar

According to the 2011 Census, Chaksar village had a total population of 447 people, including 230 males and 217 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.57%, with male literacy at 87.38% and female literacy at 62.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaksar

Chaksar 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 Chaksar

Chaksar 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 Parsa Tewari, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Basti to Chaksar is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaksar

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

Health Facilities in Chaksar

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

FAQs about Chaksar