Chakia - Khalilabad, Sant Kabir Nagar

Chakia is a village situated in the Khalilabad tehsil of Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khalilabad and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Sant Kabir Nagar. Kushmaini serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakia is 182517. The village covers a total geographical area of 51.05 hectares and falls under the 272175 pincode. Sant Kabir Nagar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Chakia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khalilabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sant Kabir Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chakia

As per Census 2011, Chakia village has a total population of 643 people, consisting of 311 males and 332 females. The village has 97 households and a sex ratio of 1,067 females per 1,000 males. There are 105 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 354 literate and 289 illiterate residents. Additionally, 68 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chakia are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population643311332
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1055154
Scheduled Castes (SC)683335
Literate Population354210144
Illiterate Population289101188

Nearby Villages of Chakia

Chakia 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Paili KhasSouth0.70 km
FulwariaEast0.82 km
KhamhariaNorth-West0.87 km
Kath GangaNorth0.97 km
BhujainiNorth-East1.60 km
SehriWest1.62 km
Sarauli KhurdEast1.76 km
Jagdishpur Urf Lahura DewaSouth2.11 km
Budha KhurdNorth-West2.17 km
Kauria DandSouth-West2.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chakia

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Chakia. The nearest railway station is Chureb, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Chakia is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Chakia 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 Chakia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Chakia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chakia

Where is Chakia located?

Chakia village is located in Khalilabad Tehsil, Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chakia?

The Gram Panchayat of Chakia is Kushmaini.

What is the pincode of Chakia?

The pincode of Chakia is 272175.

What is the population of Chakia?

Chakia has a total population of 643, including 311 males and 332 females.

How many households are there in Chakia?

There are 97 households in Chakia.

What is the literacy rate in Chakia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chakia is 55.05%. Male literacy is 67.52% and female literacy is 43.37%.