Chhakau - Tundla, Firozabad

Chhakau is a village situated in the Tundla tehsil of Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tundla and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Davrai. Chhakau village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhakau is 125416. The village covers a total geographical area of 244.13 hectares and falls under the 283204 pincode. Tundla is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Chhakau village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Chhakau

According to the 2011 Census, Chhakau village had a total population of 2,554 people, including 1,388 males and 1,166 females, living in 398 households. The sex ratio was 840 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.56%, with male literacy at 76.71% and female literacy at 54.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 446.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,5541,3881,166
Child Population (0–6 yrs)455259196
Scheduled Castes (SC)446252194
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,397866531
Illiterate Population1,157522635

Nearby Villages of Chhakau

Chhakau 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)
Garai ThakurNorth-West1.13 km
Garhi UmmedSouth-East1.13 km
AnandpurSouth-West1.45 km
Nagla SurajNorth1.54 km
Garhi BhopalWest1.55 km
NagalaraiyaEast1.91 km
Garhi NirbhaiSouth1.93 km
JarkhiSouth-West2.43 km
DharampurSouth-West2.45 km
Sarainoor MahalSouth-East2.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chhakau

Chhakau is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hirangaon, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tundla to Chhakau is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davrai to Chhakau 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 Chhakau

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

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

Health Facilities in Chhakau

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

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

FAQs about Chhakau

Where is Chhakau located?

Chhakau village is located in Tundla Tehsil, Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Chhakau?

Chhakau is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chhakau?

The pincode of Chhakau is 283204.

What is the population of Chhakau?

Chhakau had a total population of 2,554, including 1,388 males and 1,166 females.

How many households are there in Chhakau?

Chhakau had 398 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chhakau?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chhakau was 66.56%. Male literacy was 76.71% and female literacy was 54.74%.