Chandwak - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Chandwak 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 40 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Chandwak village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandwak is 203380. The village covers a total geographical area of 235.06 hectares and falls under the 222129 pincode. Kerakat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chandwak 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 Chandwak

According to the 2011 Census, Chandwak village had a total population of 6,938 people, including 3,571 males and 3,367 females, living in 1,078 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.59%, with male literacy at 84.57% and female literacy at 68.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,932, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandwak

Chandwak 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 Chandwak

Chandwak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dodhi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kerakat to Chandwak is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Chandwak is about 40 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 Chandwak

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

Health Facilities in Chandwak

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

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