Chakanthua - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Chakanthua is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Kailawar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakanthua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakanthua is 202355. The village covers a total geographical area of 43.14 hectares and falls under the 222105 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Chakanthua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mariyahu Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chakanthua

According to the 2011 Census, Chakanthua village had a total population of 314 people, including 152 males and 162 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.18%, with male literacy at 92.00% and female literacy at 55.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 251.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakanthua

Chakanthua 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 Chakanthua

Chakanthua is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jaunpur City, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Chakanthua is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Chakanthua is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakanthua

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

Health Facilities in Chakanthua

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

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