Chaurikhas - Khalilabad, Sant Kabir Nagar

Chaurikhas is a village situated in the Khalilabad tehsil of Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khalilabad and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Sant Kabir Nagar. Chauri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaurikhas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaurikhas is 182667. The village covers a total geographical area of 252.53 hectares and falls under the 272175 pincode. Santkabir Nagar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Chaurikhas

According to the 2011 Census, Chaurikhas village had a total population of 1,827 people, including 923 males and 904 females, living in 270 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.88%, with male literacy at 83.33% and female literacy at 56.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 342.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaurikhas

Chaurikhas 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 Chaurikhas

Chaurikhas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khalilabad, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Santkabir Nagar to Chaurikhas is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Chaurikhas is about 14 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 Chaurikhas

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

Health Facilities in Chaurikhas

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

FAQs about Chaurikhas