# Chaukata Gram Panchayat, Jokihat, Araria: Mukhiya, Villages, PIN Code

> Chaukata is a gram panchayat in Jokihat block of Araria district, Bihar (LGD code 93728, PIN code 854327).
> It has 4 villages: Chaukta, Kachnahar, Machhaila, Pechaili.
> It is in Jokihat assembly constituency (MLA: Mohammad Murshid Alam, All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen) and Araria Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Pradeep Kumar Singh).
> It is about 18 km south-east of Araria district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Satr Halt (9.9 km).

Source page: https://zoloth.com/bihar/araria/jokihat/chaukata/  
Updated 18 October 2026 · Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

## Key facts
- **Name:** Chaukata / चौकता
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 93728
- **Block:** Jokihat
- **Anchal (Circle):** Jokihat
- **District:** Araria
- **Division:** Purnia Division
- **State:** Bihar
- **Villages:** 4
- **Assembly Constituency:** Jokihat
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Araria
- **MLA:** Mohammad Murshid Alam (All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen)
- **MP:** Pradeep Kumar Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 854327, 854325
- **Coordinates:** 26.0243° N, 87.6036° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 18

## Elected representatives
- **MLA:** Mohammad Murshid Alam (All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen), https://zoloth.com/leaders/mohammad-murshid-alam-mla-jokihat/
- **MP:** Pradeep Kumar Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/pradeep-kumar-singh-mp-araria/

## Villages
- Chaukta (चौकता)
- Kachnahar (कच्नाहर)
- Machhaila (मछैला)
- Pechaili (पेचैली)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, anchal and district is Chaukata Gram Panchayat?
Chaukata Gram Panchayat is in Jokihat block of Araria district, Bihar, and comes under Jokihat anchal.

### Who is the Mukhiya of Chaukata Gram Panchayat?
We haven't verified the Mukhiya's name yet. Check the State Election Commission results or the panchayat's profile on eGramSwaraj, or just ask at the Jokihat block office. If you know the name, send it to us with the form at the end of this page.

### How many villages are there in Chaukata Gram Panchayat?
Chaukata Gram Panchayat has 4 revenue villages: Chaukta, Kachnahar, Machhaila and Pechaili.

### Was the Mukhiya seat of Chaukata reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Mukhiya seat of Chaukata was reserved for women. Reservation is decided afresh before every panchayat election, so it can change next time.

### Which assembly constituency does Chaukata come under?
Chaukata comes under the Jokihat Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Chaukata?
The MLA for Jokihat is Mohammad Murshid Alam (All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 83,737 votes (38.5%) and won by 28,803 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chaukata in?
Chaukata is in the Araria Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Chaukata?
The Member of Parliament for Araria is Pradeep Kumar Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 6,00,146 votes (47.9%) and won by 20,094 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Chaukata Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Chaukata Gram Panchayat is 93728. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Chaukata?
Addresses in Chaukata usually carry one of these PIN codes: 854327, 854325. The nearest post office is Tarauna (PIN 854327), about 3.3 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Chaukata?
The DIGIPIN for Chaukata is 225-84P-3T3J. It marks the centre of the panchayat on the map, not any particular house or office. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character digital address code.

### How far is Chaukata from Araria?
Chaukata is about 18 km south-east of Araria district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Jokihat block, it is about 8.3 km south.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Chaukata?
The nearest railway station to Chaukata is Satr Halt (SATR), about 9.9 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Jalargarh (JAG), 11 km; Kusiargaon (KSY), 13 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Chaukata?
The nearest airport to Chaukata is Bagdogra Airport (IXB), about 103 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Darbhanga Airport (DBR), about 169 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Chaukata, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Chaukata is Bank of Baroda, Jalalgarh, Purnea (IFSC BARB0JALALG), roughly 4.9 km away. Other branches nearby: Central Bank of India, Jalalgarh (IFSC CBIN0280072) and Canara Bank, Jalalgarh Purnea (IFSC CNRB0005746). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Which schools are there in Chaukata?
There are 18 schools on record in Chaukata: AL Vaj Acaemy Chaukata, Madarsa Noorul Banat, MDR Majharul Islam Chaukta Idgah, MDR Noorul Hoda M. Kelabari, N.P.S Choukta Sona Pokhar, NPS Baigana Dakshin Tola, P.S Jabbar Tola, PS Bankatta Tola Chaukta and 10 more.

### Which gram panchayats are near Chaukata?
The closest gram panchayats to Chaukata, as the crow flies, are Bhuna Majgama (3.1 km), Pachhiyari Pipra (3.3 km), Mahal Gaon (3.9 km), Chainpur Masuria (4.6 km) and Teerpara (4.7 km).

### How can I complain about work in Chaukata Gram Panchayat?
Start by raising it at the Gram Sabha meeting. If that doesn't work, give a written complaint to the Block Development Officer (BDO) at Jokihat block, or file it on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call helpline 1800 345 6284. Keep the receipt or complaint number safe. You can check what the panchayat has spent on egramswaraj.gov.in.

### Where can residents of Chaukata get land records (Jamabandi / Khatiyan)?
Go to Bihar Bhumi (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in), pick district Araria and Anchal Jokihat, then your village, to see the Jamabandi / Khatiyan. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Jokihat Anchal office.

### How do I get a birth or death certificate in Chaukata?
In Chaukata, the Panchayat Secretary registers births and deaths. Report a birth or death in the village to them within 21 days, with Aadhaar and proof; after that the paperwork gets longer. You can then download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in.

### How do I apply for an income, caste or domicile certificate in Chaukata?
Apply at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or on RTPS Bihar (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. For Chaukata, the Rajasva Karmachari of Jokihat anchal checks the application and the Circle Officer (CO) issues the certificate. Keep the application number; you'll need it to track the status.

### How do I apply for a ration card or pension in Chaukata?
For a ration card, apply on RTPS Bihar (ration card service) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter; Jokihat block officials check rural applications. For old-age, widow or disability pension, apply online on RTPS Bihar (social security pension) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter; the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Jokihat verifies it. The pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.

### How can I check the MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card list or PM Awas (Gramin) list of Chaukata?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Araria, block Jokihat and panchayat Chaukata to see job cards, work done and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. New names get added through the Gram Sabha and the Jokihat block office. MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026, and e-KYC'd job cards stay valid until the new cards are issued.

### When does the Gram Sabha of Chaukata meet?
The Gram Sabha of Chaukata must meet at least once every three months, and the Mukhiya calls the meeting. Every adult voter in the panchayat's villages is a member, so you can go and have your say. The meeting reviews the panchayat's accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) and beneficiary lists.

### How do I check my name in the voter list of Chaukata?
The State Election Commission, Bihar (sec.bihar.gov.in) publishes the ward-wise voter list for panchayat elections, and you can also see it at the Jokihat block office. For assembly and Lok Sabha elections, search for your name on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app using the EPIC number on your voter ID card; Chaukata is in the Jokihat assembly constituency.

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Chaukata Gram Panchayat?
Chaukata Gram Panchayat scored 46.8 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 18th of 26 panchayats in Jokihat block.

### What is the altitude of Chaukata above sea level?
Chaukata is about 44 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The land around it is almost flat, varying by only about 7 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Chaukata get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Chaukata gets about 1,390 mm of rain a year, 79% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in April, reach about 43°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 3°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Chaukata?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Chaukata, the land is 85% cropland, 9% tree cover and 4% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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