Chaukania - Domariyaganj, Siddharthnagar

Chaukania is a village situated in the Domariyaganj tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 67 km from the tehsil headquarters in Domariyaganj and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Chaukaniya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaukania village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaukania is 178472. The village covers a total geographical area of 288.02 hectares and falls under the 272191 pincode. Dumariyaganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Chaukania village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dumariyaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chaukania

As per Census 2011, Chaukania village has a total population of 3,228 people, consisting of 1,663 males and 1,565 females. The village has 380 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 527 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,073 literate and 1,155 illiterate residents. Additionally, 390 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2281,6631,565
Child Population (0–6 yrs)527291236
Scheduled Castes (SC)390200190
Literate Population2,0731,165908
Illiterate Population1,155498657

Nearby Villages of Chaukania

Chaukania 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)
PariyaNorth0.93 km
Rafi Chak Urf Solah ChakEast1.07 km
Majhaua KhasSouth-East1.37 km
AtardeehaSouth-West1.38 km
Kataria NankarSouth1.58 km
ParsaimadEast1.68 km
KharigaulaNorth-West1.69 km
SamdaWest1.99 km
BardeehaSouth-West2.18 km
BhariNorth2.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chaukania

Chaukania is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gaur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dumariyaganj to Chaukania is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Chaukania is about 15 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 Chaukania

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

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

Health Facilities in Chaukania

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chaukania

Where is Chaukania located?

Chaukania village is located in Domariyaganj Tehsil, Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chaukania?

The Gram Panchayat of Chaukania is Chaukaniya.

What is the pincode of Chaukania?

The pincode of Chaukania is 272191.

What is the population of Chaukania?

Chaukania has a total population of 3,228, including 1,663 males and 1,565 females.

How many households are there in Chaukania?

There are 380 households in Chaukania.

What is the literacy rate in Chaukania?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chaukania is 64.22%. Male literacy is 70.05% and female literacy is 58.02%.