Chakka - Pindra, Varanasi

Chakka is a village situated in the Pindra tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pindra and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Varanasi. Chakka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakka is 208814. The village covers a total geographical area of 87.83 hectares and falls under the 221105 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Chakka

As per Census 2011, Chakka village has a total population of 1,984 people, consisting of 1,045 males and 939 females. The village has 304 households and a sex ratio of 898 females per 1,000 males. There are 323 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,144 literate and 840 illiterate residents. Additionally, 244 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 227 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9841,045939
Child Population (0–6 yrs)323177146
Scheduled Castes (SC)244123121
Scheduled Tribes (ST)227122105
Literate Population1,144682462
Illiterate Population840363477

Nearby Villages of Chakka

Chakka 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)
PandeypurEast1.16 km
Kurauana Urf RameshwarSouth1.16 km
BerwaNorth-East1.26 km
AusanpurSouth-East1.39 km
RasulpurWest1.68 km
HathiwarNorth1.90 km
KaromaEast1.96 km
PratappurNorth-East2.00 km
BhupatpurWest2.02 km
HirampurSouth2.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chakka

Chakka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chaukhandi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Chakka is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakka

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Chakka

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

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

FAQs about Chakka

Where is Chakka located?

Chakka village is located in Pindra Tehsil, Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chakka?

Chakka is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chakka?

The pincode of Chakka is 221105.

What is the population of Chakka?

Chakka has a total population of 1,984, including 1,045 males and 939 females.

How many households are there in Chakka?

There are 304 households in Chakka.

What is the literacy rate in Chakka?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chakka is 57.66%. Male literacy is 65.26% and female literacy is 49.20%.