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'''Chakia''' is a Nagar Panchayat in [[East Champaran|Purvi Champaran district]] in the state of [[Bihar]], [[India]].  
 
'''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.  
 
During the British period, the Champaran Sugar Mill was established at Chakia in 1905. The mill later became defunct. Chakia is a town in the eastern part of East Champaran and serves the surrounding rural area.


==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==
==Buddhist tourism==
<!-- Unsourced image removed: [[File:Budhha-kesaria-stupa.jpg|thumb|225px|Kesaria Stupa.]] -->
 
Kesaria Stupa has a height of {{cvt|104|ft}}. [[Kesaria]] is 110&nbsp;km from Patna, in the [[East Champaran]] district of [[Bihar]].
[[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==
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<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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Revision as of 07:34, 4 September 2026

Chakia
Bara 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

During the British period, the Champaran Sugar Mill was established at Chakia in 1905. The mill later became defunct. Chakia is a town in the eastern part of East Champaran and serves the surrounding rural area.

Transportation

Chakia is served by Chakia railway station, situated on the Muzaffarpur–Gorakhpur main line under the Samastipur railway division.[1]

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.[2]

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

As of 2011 India census, Chakia had a population of 20,686. Males constituted about 53% of the population and females about 47%.[3]

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

References

  1. ↑ "Chakia Railway Station Map/Atlas ECR/East Central Zone". India Rail Info. Retrieved 4 September 2026.
  2. ↑ "Completed Projects" (PDF). National Highways Authority of India. Retrieved 4 September 2026.
  3. ↑ "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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