Chakia - Salempur, Deoria

Chakia is a village situated in the Salempur tehsil of Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Salempur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Deoria. Tilauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakia is 191373. The village covers a total geographical area of 39.72 hectares and falls under the 274304 pincode. Deoria is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Chakia 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 Salempur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Chakia

According to the 2011 Census, Chakia village had a total population of 511 people, including 242 males and 269 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 1,112 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.85%, with male literacy at 88.78% and female literacy at 59.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakia

Chakia 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 Chakia

Public transport in the Chakia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Salempur Jn, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Deoria to Chakia is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Deoria to Chakia is about 32 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 Chakia

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

Health Facilities in Chakia

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

FAQs about Chakia