Chaf - Tamkuhi Raj, Kushinagar

Chaf is a village situated in the Tamkuhi Raj tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamkuhi Raj and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Chaf village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaf is 189425. The village covers a total geographical area of 558.98 hectares and falls under the 274302 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town.

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

Population of Chaf

According to the 2011 Census, Chaf village had a total population of 6,868 people, including 3,559 males and 3,309 females, living in 1,054 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.95%, with male literacy at 62.63% and female literacy at 36.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 851, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 194.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaf

Chaf 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 Chaf

Chaf is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chaf Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kushinagar to Chaf is about 20 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 Chaf

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

Health Facilities in Chaf

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

FAQs about Chaf