Chokhar - Khalilabad, Sant Kabir Nagar

Chokhar is a village situated in the Khalilabad tehsil of Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khalilabad and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Sant Kabir Nagar. Harapar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chokhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chokhar is 182917. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.27 hectares and falls under the 272175 pincode. Sant Kabir Nagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chokhar 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 Khalilabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sant Kabir Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chokhar

According to the 2011 Census, Chokhar village had a total population of 555 people, including 280 males and 275 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.61%, with male literacy at 81.67% and female literacy at 55.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52.

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

Nearby Villages of Chokhar

Chokhar 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 Chokhar

Chokhar 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 Chureb, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Chokhar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Chokhar is about 12 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 Chokhar

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

Health Facilities in Chokhar

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

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