Chakeri
| Chakeri Ramadevi | |
|---|---|
| town | |
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Chakeri railway station nameplate | |
  Chakeri Location in Uttar Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 26°25′N 80°25′E / 26.41°N 80.41°ECoordinates: 26°25′N 80°25′E / 26.41°N 80.41°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Kanpur Nagar |
| Government | |
| • Body | Town Area Development Authority |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.21 km2 (2.01 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 123 m (404 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 7,526 |
| • Density | 1,647/km2 (4,270/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 208 007 |
| Vehicle registration | UP-78 |
| Nearest city | Kanpur |
| Literacy | 95%% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Kanpur (Lok Sabha constituency) |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Maharajpur |
| Civic agency | Chakeri Municipality |
Chakeri is a census town in Kanpur Nagar district and a suburb of Kanpur city in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is an industrial town with textiles and food products as its major productions. Chakeri Airforce Station, North India's second largest Airforce base is situated here. Chakeri also has reputed educational institutions and colleges. Central Leather Research Institute is one of the largest institution in Kanpur. Grand Trunk Road made by the great emperor Sher Shah Suri passes from Chakeri.
Demographics
Chakeri has population of 7,526 of which 3,803 are males while 3,723 are females as per report released by Census India 2011.Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 1116 which is 14.83% of total population of Chakeri (CT). In Chakeri Census Town, Female Sex Ratio is of 979 against state average of 912. Moreover, Child Sex Ratio in Chakeri is around 996 compared to Uttar Pradesh state average of 902. Literacy rate of Chakeri city is 89.63% higher than state average of 67.68%. In Chakeri, Male literacy is around 93.74% while female literacy rate is 85.41%. Chakeri Census Town has total administration over 2,109 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorized to build roads within Census Town limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.[1]
History
Chakeri/ramadevi is a suburb to Jajmau (Ruled by King Yayati) on the banks of river Ganges. Founder of this place was Gangadeen Yadav. He build wells, temple and rest room for passengers in the memory of his mother Ramadevi.Now it is one of the famous landmark in Kanpur. An artificial pond made by emperor Sher Shah Suri is also present here which attracts large numbers of tourists. Siddhnath Temple and Ghat on the banks of Ganges are also major tourist destinations in Chakeri. Chakeri Air Force Station which was established in 1970s is the second largest Air Force Base in India.
Education
Chakeri is an educational hub in East Kanpur. Many private and government colleges and institutes are present here. KIT,Axis college ,Central Leather Research Institute, Ratan Industrial Training Institute, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Air Force School etc. are major educational institutions in Chakeri.[2]
Roads
The important highways which pass through Chakeri are:-
The NHAI proposes to upgrade a road project in Uttar Pradesh. The Authority intends to take up six-laning of the Etawah-Ramadevi chowk (Kanpur) section of NH-2 from Km 323.475 to Km 483.687 under NHDP Phase V. The project is expected to cost Rs 1,698.50 crore. RFQs have been invited from prospective entities, with last date of submission being 10 December 2010.[3]
Transport
Airways
Kanpur Airport is situated in Chakeri.Now which is not functional but is expected to be operational by 2017. Lucknow Airport is the nearest international airport.
Railways
Chakeri Railway Station is on the Delhi-Howrah line.Kanpur Central Railway Station is 7 km away from Chakeri.Public transport is easily available throughout 24 hrs.
Roadways
Chakeri has a bus station and UPSRTC Buses of Kanpur have routes from Chakeri to different localities.One can catch interstate buses from Ramadevi in regular frequency .
People
Some famous personalities from Chakeri are:-
- Sriprakash Jaiswal (former Union Coal Minister under UPA government)
- Satish Mahana (politician)
- Ghazala Lari (politician)
- Kritika Kamra (actress, studied at St Joseph's School in Chakeri)
- Poonam Dhillon (actress, studied at Air Force School in Chakeri)
- Piyush chawala (cricketer)
- kuldeep yadav (cricketer)