Chokari - Jakhania, Ghazipur

Chokari is a village situated in the Jakhania tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jakhanian and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Chokari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chokari is 203803. The village covers a total geographical area of 167.94 hectares and falls under the 233310 pincode. Ghazipur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Chokari 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 Jakhanian Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghazipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chokari

According to the 2011 Census, Chokari village had a total population of 1,483 people, including 701 males and 782 females, living in 227 households. The sex ratio was 1,116 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.84%, with male literacy at 82.62% and female literacy at 56.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 355.

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

Nearby Villages of Chokari

Chokari 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 Chokari

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Chokari. The nearest railway station is Ankuspur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghazipur to Chokari is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chokari

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

Health Facilities in Chokari

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

FAQs about Chokari