Chaka village, Kotma tehsil | Pincode 484334

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Lalla Singh

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LGD code: 501746
Pincode: 484334
Post office: Kotma
Population: 690
Households: 173
Literacy rate: 64.8%
Sex ratio: 960 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 360
Distance to district centre: 246 km
Distance to mandal centre: 247 km
Distance to Bhopal: 508 km
Distance to Delhi: 583 km
Nearest railway station: Naini Junction · <1 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Pooja Hospital · <1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Chaka compares

By population, Chaka ranks #57 of 101 villages in Kotma mandal.

Literacy rate

64.8%

+7.8% vs mandal average

Chaka: 64.8%
Kotma mandal: 57.0%
Anuppur district: 58.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

960

−43 vs mandal average

Chaka: 960
Kotma mandal: 1,003

Household size

people per home

4.0

−0.2 vs mandal average

Chaka: 4.0
Kotma mandal: 4.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Chaka at a glance

Chaka is a village of 690 people in 173 households (Census 2011) in Kotma tehsil, Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh, the 57th-largest of 101 villages in Kotma tehsil. Literacy is 65%, 8 points above the tehsil average of 57% and the sex ratio is 960 women per 1,000 men. It lies 246 km from the Anuppur district centre, 60 km from Nara, the nearest town, under 1 km from Naini Junction railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 484334, served by Kotma post office; the LGD village code is 501746. The nearest hospital or health centre is Pooja Hospital, <1 km away. The sarpanch is Lalla Singh, and the village votes in Bandhavgarh assembly constituency, represented by MLA Shivnarayan Gyan Singh (Lallu Bhaiya). The population is estimated at 814 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Chaka · this village	690	65%	—
Chaka · Amariya	1,611	60%	0 km N
Chaka · Baheri	438	22%	0 km N
Chaka · Karchhana	4,940	65%	0 km N
Chaka · Burhar	1,795	52%	0 km N
Chaka · Katni Nagar	2,710	60%	0 km N
Chaka · Amanganj	—	—	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Chaka

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 14
Power hours (winter): 14
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: KOTMA
Distance to nearest town (km): 19
Distance to district HQ (km): 59
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 19
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 338
Irrigated area (ha): 7.11
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Chaka

LGD code: 501746
Pincode: 484334
Post office: Kotma
Population (Census 2011): 690
Population (projected 2026): 814
Households: 173
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 960
Literacy rate: 64.8%
Coordinates: 25.38945°N, 81.85327°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Shahdol
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bandhavgarh
Member of Parliament: Himadri Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Shivnarayan Gyan Singh (Lallu Bhaiya)
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Lalla Singh
Block / Mandal: Kotma

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Anuppur district level

Then & Now

Chaka — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

690

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

814

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

173

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

204

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 690Census 2011
Households: 173Census 2011
Literacy rate: 64.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 960 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 8142026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 2042026 projection
Active job cards: 1,30,283MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 85,588MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 5,64,02,812ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 970NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 75.0%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.0%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 69.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 90.1%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 52.6%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 59.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Anuppur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,15,287PMAY-G · 37,15,287 of 49,89,236 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Anuppur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,79,642Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Anuppur district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Chaka

Mandal centre

Kotma · ≈ 247 km

≈ 8 h 27 min by car · 10 h 2 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Anuppur · ≈ 246 km

≈ 8 h 26 min by car · 10 h 1 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 12,310 people

Nara · ≈ 60 km

≈ 2 h 3 min by car · 2 h 26 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Bhopal508 kmcapital
Delhi583 km
Kolkata732 km
Hyderabad956 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationNaini Junction<1 km
Bus stopMevalal ki Bagiya1 km
Hospital / PHCPooja Hospital<1 km
ATM / bankPunjab National Bank1 km
Petrol pumpGAYATRI2 km
CollegeDr.A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Polytechnic College2 km
Police stationPolice Arail4 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Chaka

5 Temples, 1 Gurudwara, 1 Mosque, 1 Church mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Shiv Hanuman MandirTemple1.2 km ↗
🏛️gurudwaraGurudwara1.4 km ↗
🕌MosqueMosque1.4 km ↗
⛪churchChurch1.5 km ↗
🛕shiva templeTemple1.7 km ↗
🛕Hanuman MandirTemple2.3 km ↗
🛕Jai Pehlwaan Veer Baba TempleTemple2.4 km ↗
🛕Shri Ram Janki Hanuman TempleTemple2.4 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Chaka

10 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🏫kho kho groundSchool1.3 km ↗
🏫KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA COD CHHEOKI PRAYAGRAJSchool1.3 km ↗
🏫assembly groundSchool1.4 km ↗
🏫Primary SchoolSchool1.4 km ↗
🏫Atheletics groundSchool1.4 km ↗
🏫PLAYING GROUNDSchool1.4 km ↗
🏫AKSH COACHING CLASSESSchool1.5 km ↗
🏫Colony groundSchool1.5 km ↗
🏫LAKSHYA COACHING CLASSESSchool1.6 km ↗
🎓Dr.A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Polytechnic CollegeCollege1.9 km ↗

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September 2026

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Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves Rs 42,490 crore for infrastructure and welfare schemes

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Fake farmer registrations, cheap moong: How Madhya Pradesh's MSP scheme was exploited

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Madhya Pradesh to launch state bus service on Sep 25, eyes 75% village connectivity by 2030

Reported by Moneycontrol.com.

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Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves Rs 42,490 crore for infrastructure and welfare schemes
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India Todayyesterday
Madhya Pradesh to launch state bus service on Sep 25, eyes 75% village connectivity by 2030
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People often ask about Chaka

What is the pincode of Chaka?

The pincode of Chaka, Kotma tehsil, Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh is 484334. The post office is Kotma.

Which post office delivers to Chaka?

Mail for Chaka is delivered through Kotma post office, pincode 484334, in Kotma tehsil, Anuppur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Chaka located?

Chaka is a village in Kotma tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Chaka as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chaka village has a population of 690 across 173 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Chaka?

The current sarpanch of Chaka gram panchayat is Lalla Singh.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chaka in?

Chaka falls under the Shahdol Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Madhya Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chaka in?

Chaka falls under the Bandhavgarh assembly constituency (AC #89) of Madhya Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Chaka?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chaka village is 64.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Chaka?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chaka village is 960 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chaka?

12 schemes currently match residents of Chaka, including Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana, Mukhyamantri Tirth Darshan Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Chaka from Anuppur district centre?

Chaka is approximately 246 km (straight-line) from the centre of Anuppur district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Chaka?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chaka village is 501746.

Which is the nearest town to Chaka?

Nara (population 12,310, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 60 km from Chaka in a straight line.

How big is Chaka compared to other villages in Kotma tehsil?

Chaka ranks 57 of 101 villages in Kotma tehsil by Census 2011 population (690 residents).

How far is Chaka from Bhopal?

Chaka is about 508 km from Bhopal in a straight line (the state capital of Madhya Pradesh); by road expect roughly 661 km.

How far is Chaka from Delhi?

Chaka is about 583 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 758 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Chaka?

Naini Junction is the nearest railway station to Chaka, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Chaka?

Mevalal ki Bagiya is the nearest bus stop to Chaka, about 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Chaka?

Pooja Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Chaka, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Chaka?

Punjab National Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Chaka, about 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Chaka?

GAYATRI is the nearest petrol pump to Chaka, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Who is the MLA of Chaka?

Chaka falls under Bandhavgarh assembly constituency (AC 89). The sitting MLA is Shivnarayan Gyan Singh (Lallu Bhaiya) (BJP).

Who is the MP for Chaka?

Chaka is in Shahdol Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Himadri Singh (Himadri Singh).

Which schools and colleges are near Chaka?

Within 5 km of Chaka: kho kho ground (1.3 km), KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA COD CHHEOKI PRAYAGRAJ (1.3 km), assembly ground (1.4 km), Primary School (1.4 km) and 6 more, as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Chaka in 2026?

Chaka is estimated at 814 people in 2026, up about 18% from 690 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Chaka in?

Madhya Pradesh falls in the Central Plateau and Hills zone (soybean, wheat, gram, cotton) and the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Chaka in Anuppur district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Chaka?

Lalla Singh is the sarpanch of Chaka gram panchayat, Kotma tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Kotma tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)