About Chakiartzz in Chandauli, Varanasi

Chakia is the sub-divisional headquarter of Chakia tehsil in Chandauli district of Varanasi Division in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
The town has an average elevation of 78 metres (256 ft).

Chakia has Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary, in the hills of Vindhyas. The Sanctuary is approximately 50 kilometers south from Varanasi.

The plateau consists of forests, dams, rivers and hills most of which form the Chandra Prabha Sanctuary. Karamnasa, Chandraprabha and Garai rivers drain the tehsil.

Places to visit-

1.Latif-Shah Dam— One of the oldest dams in India, Latif-Shah was completed in 1921; it is built on the river Karm-nasha. The reservoir created by the dam is used mainly for irrigation and human consumption.
2.Kali Temple— The temple devoted to goddess Kali was built by the King of Banaras State in the 16th century. The temple campus includes a large pond.
3.Maharaja Quila— A small fort built by King Balwant Singh of Banaras State to rest during hunting trips.
4.Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary— The sanctuary is famous for its wildlife and two waterfalls, Raj Dari and Dev Dari, and a reservoir.
5.Mushakhad Dam— Another dam on Karm-nasha. The reservoir created by this dam is used mainly for irrigation and human consumption.
6.Jageshwarnath Temple— The temple is devoted to Lord Shiva, situated on the banks of river Chandra-Prabha.

The nearest railway station from Chakia is Mughal Sarai, approximately 29 km away. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport near Varanasi. Bus service is available to major nearby towns (including Varanasi, Sonbhadra, and Chandauli).

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