Chehara - Pindra, Varanasi

Chehara is a village situated in the Pindra tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pindra and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Varanasi. Vinda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chehara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chehara is 208574. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.72 hectares and falls under the 221206 pincode.

Chehara 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 Pindra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chehara

According to the 2011 Census, Chehara village had a total population of 508 people, including 245 males and 263 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 1,073 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.82%, with male literacy at 86.19% and female literacy at 50.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population508245263
Child Population (0–6 yrs)733538
Scheduled Castes (SC)20119
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population295181114
Illiterate Population21364149

Nearby Villages of Chehara

Chehara 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)
BindaNorth-East1.33 km
KardahaNorth-West1.58 km
SuraheeEast1.59 km
MalhathWest2.32 km
ThariEast2.40 km
ThanaSouth-East2.43 km
UdhopurEast2.76 km
AsbaranpurNorth2.88 km
DebathuaSouth-West3.07 km
PhoolpurSouth-East3.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chehara

Chehara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khalispur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Varanasi to Chehara is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chehara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Chehara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Chehara

Where is Chehara located?

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

What is the Gram Panchayat of Chehara?

The Gram Panchayat of Chehara is Vinda.

What is the pincode of Chehara?

The pincode of Chehara is 221206.

What is the population of Chehara?

Chehara had a total population of 508, including 245 males and 263 females.

How many households are there in Chehara?

Chehara had 87 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chehara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chehara was 67.82%. Male literacy was 86.19% and female literacy was 50.67%.