Chakaundh - Karwi, Chitrakoot

Chakaundh is a village situated in the Karwi tehsil of Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from Chakaudh, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Chakaundh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakaundh is 155640. The village covers a total geographical area of 395.48 hectares and falls under the 210205 pincode. Karwi is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Chakaundh

As per Census 2011, Chakaundh village has a total population of 2,082 people, consisting of 1,098 males and 984 females. The village has 331 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 329 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,090 literate and 992 illiterate residents. Additionally, 748 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0821,098984
Child Population (0–6 yrs)329157172
Scheduled Castes (SC)748407341
Literate Population1,090695395
Illiterate Population992403589

Nearby Villages of Chakaundh

Chakaundh 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Itroul BhikhampurSouth1.36 km
Chak JafarNorth-West1.77 km
Bhuihari MafiNorth-East1.92 km
KanthipurEast1.93 km
KodupurSouth-East2.13 km
BanwaripurSouth2.21 km
LaudhwaraWest2.65 km
LaxmanpurSouth-East3.03 km
BharkorraNorth-West3.38 km
KotaNorth-East3.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chakaundh

Chakaundh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chitrakutdham Karwi, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karwi to Chakaundh is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chakaudh to Chakaundh is about 7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakaundh

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Chakaundh

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chakaundh

Where is Chakaundh located?

Chakaundh village is located in Karwi Tehsil, Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chakaundh?

Chakaundh is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chakaundh?

The pincode of Chakaundh is 210205.

What is the population of Chakaundh?

Chakaundh has a total population of 2,082, including 1,098 males and 984 females.

How many households are there in Chakaundh?

There are 331 households in Chakaundh.

What is the literacy rate in Chakaundh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chakaundh is 52.35%. Male literacy is 63.30% and female literacy is 40.14%.