Purbi Champaran district, Bihar, India

Places to visit near Chakia

Chakia is a town in Purbi Champaran district, Bihar, India, home to about 17,831 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit — 19 temples, 40 mosques & dargahs, 10 forts & heritage and 10 parks. The must-see places are Sugar Mill Area (1 km), Kesariya Buddha Stupa East Champaran (26 km) and Charkha Park (37 km).

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Chakia, Bihar
Chakia, Purbi Champaran district, Bihar, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chakia at a glance

Location
Purbi Champaran district, Bihar, India
Population
about 17,831
Coordinates
26.4160° N, 85.0466° E
Places within 50 km
115 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Muzaffarpur, 57 km
Railway station
Chakia (CAA), 1 km
Airport
Darbhanga Airport (DBR), 113 km

Top places to visit near Chakia

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chakia: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Chakia

64 temples within 100 km of Chakia. The closest is Mehsi Hindu Temple (10 km); the best-known is Viraat Ramayan Mandir (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Chakia

42 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Chakia. The closest is Maripur Masjid (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Chakia

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chakia. The closest is Mehsi Mahal (11 km); the best-known is Ashoka Pillar (56 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Chakia

12 parks within 100 km of Chakia. The closest is Gandhi Maidan (1 km); the best-known is Charkha Park (37 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chakia

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chakia. The closest is Sugar Mill Area (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Buddhist sites near Chakia

6 buddhist sites within 100 km of Chakia. The closest is Kesariya Buddha Stupa East Champaran (26 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Chakia

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 118 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chakia
  2. 1 km Sugar Mill Area · lake, Purbi Champaran
  3. 27 km Manokamana Mai Mandir Godhiya · temple, Purbi Champaran
  4. 18 km Charkha Park · park, Purbi Champaran
  5. 45 km Kesariya Buddha Stupa East Champaran · stupa, Purbi Champaran
  6. 12 km Viraat Ramayan Mandir · temple, Purbi Champaran
  7. 15 km Back to Chakia

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From travellers near Chakia

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How to reach Chakia

  • By train: Chakia (CAA) — about 1 km from the centre
  • By train: Bapudham Motihari (MKI) — about 38 km from the centre
  • By air: Darbhanga Airport (DBR), Darbhanga — about 113 km by road
  • By air: Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), Patna — about 115 km by road
  • By road from Muzaffarpur: about 57 km · directions
  • By road from Darbhanga: about 111 km · directions
  • By road from Patna: about 115 km · directions

All places near Chakia by distance

Within 15 km of Chakia

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Chakia by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples1964Mehsi Hindu Temple (10 km)
Mosques & dargahs4042Maripur Masjid (7 km)
Forts & heritage1032Mehsi Mahal (11 km)
Other attractions1616Kashi Singh Bhwan 🏠( Anitesh Singh) (6 km)
Parks1012Gandhi Maidan (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs59Sugar Mill Area (1 km)
Buddhist sites16Kesariya Buddha Stupa East Champaran (26 km)
Churches66Vishwajeet Raj (14 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens25Bhimalpur, Forest (17 km)
Museums35Mahatma Gandhi Museum, Chandrahiya (29 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints13Dumariya Ghat River Park (38 km)
Jain sites11Shri Digambar Jain Mandir (37 km)
Beaches & coast11Sangrampur Beach (48 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves01Ganga (98 km)

Chakia: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Chakia?

Sugar Mill Area (lake, about 1 km), Kesariya Buddha Stupa East Champaran (stupa, about 26 km), Viraat Ramayan Mandir (temple, about 15 km), Charkha Park (park, about 37 km), Manokamana Mai Mandir Godhiya (temple, about 28 km), Ashoka Pillar (heritage site, about 56 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Chakia?

115 places on Spotwander: 19 temples, 40 mosques & dargahs, 10 forts & heritage, 16 other attractions, 10 parks.

Which is the nearest temple to Chakia?

Mehsi Hindu Temple, about 10 km by road; Mother of Pearl Temple (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Chakia?

Maripur Masjid, about 7 km by road; Koilahara Awais Alam Ansari (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Chakia?

Mehsi Mahal, about 11 km by road; Mehsi Pargana (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Chakia?

Start in Chakia, visit Sugar Mill Area, then Manokamana Mai Mandir Godhiya, then Charkha Park, then Kesariya Buddha Stupa East Champaran, then Viraat Ramayan Mandir, and drive back — about 118 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Chakia?

October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Chakia?

By train: Chakia (CAA), about 1 km away. By air: Darbhanga Airport (DBR), about 113 km by road. By road: 57 km from Muzaffarpur.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Chakia’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Chakia on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.