Chakandra

Chakandra is a big traditional Indian village in Sheikhpura district, Bihar state, India,[1] six kilometers away from Sheikhpura. The Postal Index Number of Chakandra is 811304.[2]

Chakandra
चकंदरा
Village
Chakandra
CountryIndia
StateBihar
DistrictSheikhpura district
BlockChewara
Government
  Member of Legislative AssemblyVijay Kumar (Rashtriya Janata Dal)

The regional language of this village is Magahi. The area of chakandra village is approx 21084 m².

Historical facts

Chakandra has a very ancient history, it has 7 feet tall Lord Vishnu statue in standing position and a 5 feet wide and 10 feet tall carved door frame of black rock, it is decorated with carved idols of yaksh and yakshinis playing music instruments.

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