Chakeri is a census town in Kanpur metropolitan area, situated about 16 kilometres east 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, the only government leather research institute in North India is situated here. Grand Trunk Road made by the great emperor Sher Shah Suri passes from Chakeri. The town is enlisted as a Town Area of Kanpur metropolitan area.