Chaknugaon - Vikas Nagar, Dehradun
Chaknugaon is a village situated in the Vikas Nagar tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 31 km from Vikasnagar and around 19 km from Dehradun. Nauganva serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaknugaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaknugaon is 045051. The village covers a total geographical area of 30.41 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Dehradun is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.
Chaknugaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sahaspur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Chaknugaon
Chaknugaon 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Navgaon | South-West | 1.13 km |
| Bhanwala | North-West | 1.25 km |
| Baronwala | West | 1.40 km |
| Manduwala | South | 1.81 km |
| Rampur Khurd | West | 2.19 km |
| Bidhauli | North-East | 2.32 km |
| Rampur Bhauwala | North-West | 2.36 km |
| Bhagwanpur Julo | North-West | 3.05 km |
| Kharakhet | East | 3.13 km |
| Bakhtawarpur Grant | West | 3.37 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Chaknugaon
Chaknugaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dehradun to Chaknugaon is about 19 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 Chaknugaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chaknugaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Chaknugaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chaknugaon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Chaknugaon
Where is Chaknugaon located?
Chaknugaon village is located in Vikas Nagar Tehsil, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chaknugaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Chaknugaon is Nauganva.
What is the pincode of Chaknugaon?
The pincode of Chaknugaon is 248001.