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'''Chakia''' is one of the important and commercial city and a Nagar Panchayat in [[East Champaran|Purvi Champaran district]] in the state of [[Bihar]], [[India]]. Chakia is sub divisional headquarter town and also block headquarter.
 
'''Chakia''' (also known as '''Bara Chakia''') is a [[Nagar Panchayat]] in [[East Champaran district]] in the state of [[Bihar]], [[India]].


==History==
==History==
During the British rule, Champaran Sugar Mill was founded in 1905. [[sugar cane]] mill is now defunct since 1995. Chakia is one of the many gateways to nearby villages. Chakia has many old and famous places of worship like Shree Rani Sati Mandir, Baudhi Devi Mandir, Balkhana Devi Mandir, Durga Mandir, Maruti Mandir, Hanumaan Mandir, Shaktipeeth Maa Baudhi Devi Mandir, Noori Masjid and Jama Masjid.  
Historically, the region encompassing modern '''Chakia''' was deeply tied to the older civil and administrative center of [[Mehsi]]. According to the 1938 ''Bihar and Orissa District Gazetteers: Champaran'', [[Mehsi]] was originally established as the "sadar or chief civil station" of the Champaran region when the [[East India Company]] initially acquired the territory.<ref name="OMalley1938">{{cite book |last=O'Malley |first=L. S. S. |title=Bihar and Orissa District Gazetteers: Champaran |publisher=Superintendent, Government Printing |year=1938 |page=168}}</ref> The legal and judicial administrations of the surrounding territories, including Chakia, were historically managed under the jurisdiction of the prominent Munsif's court and the historical [[Mehsi|Mehsi Pargana]].<ref name="OMalley1938" />
 
While Chakia developed as a separate commercial and sugar-processing hub in later decades, its administrative roots remained linked to the historical footprint of '''[[Mehsi]]'''. Following the decentralization of the district infrastructure, Chakia was later bifurcated to form its own distinct community development block, separate from the parent '''[[Mehsi]]''' block.<ref name="ECSubdivision">{{cite web |title=Sub-division & Block |url=https://eastchamparan.nic.in |website=East Champaran District Administration |publisher=Government of Bihar |access-date=15 October 2026}}</ref> Today, both towns function as separate blocks within the [[East Champaran district]], with the historical legacy of the region heavily anchored in '''[[Mehsi]]'s''' early status as the principal civil station of East Champaran.<ref name="OMalley1938" /><ref name="ECAbout">{{cite web |title=About District |url=https://eastchamparan.nic.in |website=East Champaran District Administration |publisher=Government of Bihar |access-date=15 October 2026}}</ref>
 
 


==Transportation==
==Transportation==
This town is served by a broad gauge train and connected by NH-28. The railway station is called [[Chakia railway station]], situated on [[Muzaffarpur–Gorakhpur main line]] under the [[Samastipur railway division]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chakia Railway Station Map/Atlas ECR/East Central Zone - Railway Enquiry|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/chakia-caa/561|access-date=2021-09-15|website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Chakia Railway Station (CAA) : Station Code, Time Table, Map, Enquiry|url=https://www.ndtv.com/indian-railway/chakia-caa-station|access-date=2021-09-15|website=www.ndtv.com|language=en}}</ref> It is also the closest railway station to Kesaria Stupa, a [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] pilgrimage site. Nearest airport is in [[Patna]].


== River ==
Chakia is served by [[Chakia railway station]], situated on the [[Muzaffarpur–Gorakhpur main line]] under the [[Samastipur railway division]].<ref>{{cite web
This town has a river [[Burhi Gandak River|Burhi Gandak]] flowing by it,which originates in Someshwar  
|title=Chakia Railway Station Map/Atlas ECR/East Central Zone
Hill of West Champaran and receives water from rivers like Lalbekia Masan etc.It is the Sikrahana river in its upper stretch.
|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/chakia-caa/561
|access-date=4 September 2026
|website=India Rail Info
}}</ref>
 
The town is connected by road with other parts of [[East Champaran district]] and northern Bihar. The regional highway network connects Chakia with [[Motihari]], [[Mehsi]] and [[Muzaffarpur]]. The [[National Highways Authority of India]] identifies the [[National Highway 27 (India)|NH 27]] section between [[Kotwa (Motihari)]], [[Mehsi]] and [[Muzaffarpur]] as an 80-kilometre highway section, from km 440.000 to km 520.000.<ref>{{cite web
|title=Completed Projects
|url=https://nhai.gov.in/nhai/sites/default/files/mix_file/Completed_PCC_MIS_01-06-2024.pdf
|publisher=[[National Highways Authority of India]]
|access-date=4 September 2026
}}</ref>
 
[[Kesaria Stupa]] is located near Chakia and is an important Buddhist archaeological site in [[East Champaran district]]. The nearest major airport is [[Jay Prakash Narayan Airport]] in [[Patna]].
 
==Geography==
 
Chakia is located in [[East Champaran district]] of [[Bihar]]. The town forms part of the regional urban and transport network connecting [[Motihari]], [[Mehsi]] and [[Muzaffarpur]]. The [[Burhi Gandak River]] flows through the wider region.
 
==River==
 
The [[Burhi Gandak River]] flows through the region around Chakia. The river originates in the [[Someshwar Range]] of [[West Champaran district]] and flows through northern Bihar.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/subdistrict/1051-chakia(pipra)-purbi-champaran-bihar.html?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns  (Provisional)}}</ref> Chakia had a population of 20,686. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Chakia has an average literacy rate of 51%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 60% and female literacy of 40%. 20% of the population is under 6 years of age.
 
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]], Chakia had a population of 20,686. Males constituted about 53% of the population and females about 47%.<ref>{{cite web
|title=Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns
|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/subdistrict/1051-chakia(pipra)-purbi-champaran-bihar.html
|access-date=4 September 2026
|website=Census of India 2011
}}</ref>
 
==Buddhist tourism==
 
[[Kesaria Stupa]] is located near Chakia in [[East Champaran district]]. The stupa is an important archaeological and Buddhist heritage site of Bihar.
 
==See also==
 
* [[East Champaran district]]
* [[Mehsi]]
* [[Motihari]]
* [[Muzaffarpur]]
* [[Kesaria Stupa]]
* [[Chakia railway station]]


==References==
==References==
<references/>
<references/>


==External links==
==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20200319114547/https://www.barachakia.com/ Chakia Town Website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20200319114547/https://www.barachakia.com/ Chakia Town Website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070929153637/http://eastchamparan.bih.nic.in/chakia.html District Administration Website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070929153637/http://eastchamparan.bih.nic.in/chakia.html District Administration Website]
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[[Category:Cities and towns in East Champaran district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in East Champaran district]]
 
[[Category:Nagar Panchayats in Bihar]]


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Latest revision as of 21:12, 15 October 2026

Chakia
shekhi Chakia
city
Chakia is located in Bihar
Chakia
Chakia
Location in Bihar, India
Coordinates: 26°25′N 85°03′E / 26.42°N 85.05°E / 26.42; 85.05
Country India
StateBihar
DistrictEast Champaran district
Government
 • TypeNagar Panchayat
 • BodyChakia Nagar Panchayat
Elevation
52 m (171 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total20,686
Languages
 • OfficialBhojpuri, Hindi, English, Maithili
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
845412
Telephone code06257
ISO 3166 codeIN-BR
Vehicle registrationBR05
Lok Sabha constituencyPurvi Champaran
Vidhan Sabha constituencyPipra

Chakia (also known as Bara Chakia) is a Nagar Panchayat in East Champaran district in the state of Bihar, India.

History[edit | edit source]

Historically, the region encompassing modern Chakia was deeply tied to the older civil and administrative center of Mehsi. According to the 1938 Bihar and Orissa District Gazetteers: Champaran, Mehsi was originally established as the "sadar or chief civil station" of the Champaran region when the East India Company initially acquired the territory.[1] The legal and judicial administrations of the surrounding territories, including Chakia, were historically managed under the jurisdiction of the prominent Munsif's court and the historical Mehsi Pargana.[1]

While Chakia developed as a separate commercial and sugar-processing hub in later decades, its administrative roots remained linked to the historical footprint of Mehsi. Following the decentralization of the district infrastructure, Chakia was later bifurcated to form its own distinct community development block, separate from the parent Mehsi block.[2] Today, both towns function as separate blocks within the East Champaran district, with the historical legacy of the region heavily anchored in Mehsi's early status as the principal civil station of East Champaran.[1][3]


Transportation[edit | edit source]

Chakia is served by Chakia railway station, situated on the Muzaffarpur–Gorakhpur main line under the Samastipur railway division.[4]

The town is connected by road with other parts of East Champaran district and northern Bihar. The regional highway network connects Chakia with Motihari, Mehsi and Muzaffarpur. The National Highways Authority of India identifies the NH 27 section between Kotwa (Motihari), Mehsi and Muzaffarpur as an 80-kilometre highway section, from km 440.000 to km 520.000.[5]

Kesaria Stupa is located near Chakia and is an important Buddhist archaeological site in East Champaran district. The nearest major airport is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport in Patna.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Chakia is located in East Champaran district of Bihar. The town forms part of the regional urban and transport network connecting Motihari, Mehsi and Muzaffarpur. The Burhi Gandak River flows through the wider region.

River[edit | edit source]

The Burhi Gandak River flows through the region around Chakia. The river originates in the Someshwar Range of West Champaran district and flows through northern Bihar.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of 2011 India census, Chakia had a population of 20,686. Males constituted about 53% of the population and females about 47%.[6]

Buddhist tourism[edit | edit source]

Kesaria Stupa is located near Chakia in East Champaran district. The stupa is an important archaeological and Buddhist heritage site of Bihar.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 O'Malley, L. S. S. (1938). Bihar and Orissa District Gazetteers: Champaran. Superintendent, Government Printing. p. 168.
  2. ↑ "Sub-division & Block". East Champaran District Administration. Government of Bihar. Retrieved 15 October 2026.
  3. ↑ "About District". East Champaran District Administration. Government of Bihar. Retrieved 15 October 2026.
  4. ↑ "Chakia Railway Station Map/Atlas ECR/East Central Zone". India Rail Info. Retrieved 4 September 2026.
  5. ↑ "Completed Projects" (PDF). National Highways Authority of India. Retrieved 4 September 2026.
  6. ↑ "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns". Census of India 2011. Retrieved 4 September 2026.

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