Chakhara - Nighasan, Kheri

Chakhara is a village situated in the Nighasan tehsil of Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nighasan and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Kheri. Chakhara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakhara is 134967. The village covers a total geographical area of 1300 hectares and falls under the 262903 pincode. Lakhimpur is the nearest town, located about 66 km away.

Chakhara 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 Nighasan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kheri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chakhara

According to the 2011 Census, Chakhara village had a total population of 6,127 people, including 3,264 males and 2,863 females, living in 1,151 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.38%, with male literacy at 52.19% and female literacy at 31.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,629.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakhara

Chakhara 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 Chakhara

Public transport in the Chakhara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Belrayan, while the nearest airport is Pithorgarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhimpur to Chakhara is about 66 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kheri to Chakhara is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakhara

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

Health Facilities in Chakhara

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

FAQs about Chakhara