Chaksudi - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Chaksudi is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Nihalapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaksudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaksudi is 203267. The village covers a total geographical area of 3.05 hectares and falls under the 222146 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chaksudi 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 Kerakat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chaksudi

According to the 2011 Census, Chaksudi village had a total population of 361 people, including 194 males and 167 females, living in 45 households. The sex ratio was 861 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.62%, with male literacy at 92.90% and female literacy at 74.83%.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaksudi

Chaksudi 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 Chaksudi

Chaksudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kirakat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Chaksudi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Chaksudi 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 Chaksudi

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

Health Facilities in Chaksudi

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

FAQs about Chaksudi