Chaukia - Chunar, Mirzapur

Chaukia is a village situated in the Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chunar and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Chaukiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaukia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaukia is 212897. The village covers a total geographical area of 275.78 hectares and falls under the 231304 pincode.

Chaukia 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 Marihan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mirzapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chaukia

According to the 2011 Census, Chaukia village had a total population of 1,408 people, including 735 males and 673 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.66%, with male literacy at 87.85% and female literacy at 70.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 426.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaukia

Chaukia 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 Chaukia

Chaukia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chunar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Mirzapur to Chaukia is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaukia

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

Health Facilities in Chaukia

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

FAQs about Chaukia