Chandpura - Amnour, Saran

Chandpura is a village situated in the Amnour subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amnour and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Shekhpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandpura is 233971. The village covers a total geographical area of 146 hectares and falls under the 841218 pincode. Marhaura is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Chandpura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chandpura

As per Census 2011, Chandpura village has a total population of 2,703 people, consisting of 1,433 males and 1,270 females. The village has 432 households and a sex ratio of 886 females per 1,000 males. There are 519 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,421 literate and 1,282 illiterate residents. Additionally, 366 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chandpura are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7031,4331,270
Child Population (0–6 yrs)519257262
Scheduled Castes (SC)366199167
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population1,421908513
Illiterate Population1,282525757

Nearby Villages of Chandpura

Chandpura is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TakiaSouth1.12 km
Patrahi KalanEast1.17 km
SalkhuaNorth1.25 km
Paiga MitarsenSouth-West1.77 km
UmarpurSouth-West1.80 km
ApaharNorth-East2.10 km
ShamshpuraEast2.28 km
JalalpurNorth-East2.28 km
BariarpurSouth-East2.45 km
Dharahra KhurdNorth2.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chandpura

Chandpura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Marhaura, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Marhaura to Chandpura is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Chandpura is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandpura

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chandpura village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chandpura

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chandpura village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chandpura

Where is Chandpura located?

Chandpura village is located in Amnour Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chandpura?

The Gram Panchayat of Chandpura is Shekhpura.

What is the pincode of Chandpura?

The pincode of Chandpura is 841218.

What is the population of Chandpura?

Chandpura has a total population of 2,703, including 1,433 males and 1,270 females.

How many households are there in Chandpura?

There are 432 households in Chandpura.

What is the literacy rate in Chandpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chandpura is 52.57%. Male literacy is 63.36% and female literacy is 40.39%.