Chakara - Mauranipur, Jhansi

Chakara is a village situated in the Mauranipur tehsil of Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mauranipur and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Jhansi. Chakara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakara is 152668. The village covers a total geographical area of 581.87 hectares and falls under the 284204 pincode. Jhansi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Chakara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chakara

According to the 2011 Census, Chakara village had a total population of 3,249 people, including 1,727 males and 1,522 females, living in 524 households. The sex ratio was 881 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.18%, with male literacy at 86.88% and female literacy at 59.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,864.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakara

Chakara 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 Chakara

Chakara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rora, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhansi to Chakara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhansi to Chakara is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakara

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

Health Facilities in Chakara

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

FAQs about Chakara