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

According to the 2011 Census, Chaukania village had a total population of 3,228 people, including 1,663 males and 1,565 females, living in 380 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.75%, with male literacy at 84.91% and female literacy at 68.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 390.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Chaukania