Chakbankatha - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Chakbankatha is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Asharafpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakbankatha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakbankatha is 200472. The village covers a total geographical area of 24.4 hectares and falls under the 223101 pincode. Jounpur is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Chakbankatha 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 Shahganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaunpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chakbankatha

According to the 2011 Census, Chakbankatha village had a total population of 394 people, including 206 males and 188 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.96%, with male literacy at 71.69% and female literacy at 51.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakbankatha

Chakbankatha 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 Chakbankatha

Chakbankatha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shahganj Jn, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jounpur to Chakbankatha is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Chakbankatha is about 37 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 Chakbankatha

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

Health Facilities in Chakbankatha

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

FAQs about Chakbankatha