Chilara - Handia, Prayagraj

Chilara is a village situated in the Handia tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from Handia and around 68 km from Allahabad. Shukulpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chilara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilara is 162820. The village covers a total geographical area of 54.63 hectares and falls under the 212401 pincode. Handia is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Chilara 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 Handia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhadohi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chilara

According to the 2011 Census, Chilara village had a total population of 859 people, including 492 males and 367 females, living in 262 households. The sex ratio was 746 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.80%, with male literacy at 83.37% and female literacy at 58.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168.

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

Nearby Villages of Chilara

Chilara 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 Chilara

Chilara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Atraura, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Handia to Chilara is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Chilara is about 68 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 Chilara

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

Health Facilities in Chilara

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

FAQs about Chilara