Chandpur - Baniapur, Saran

Chandpur is a village situated in the Baniapur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baniapur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Satua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandpur is 233101. The village covers a total geographical area of 112 hectares and falls under the 841403 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Chandpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baniapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maharajganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chandpur

As per Census 2011, Chandpur village has a total population of 1,430 people, consisting of 747 males and 683 females. The village has 209 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 234 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 726 literate and 704 illiterate residents. Additionally, 23 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,430747683
Child Population (0–6 yrs)234114120
Scheduled Castes (SC)23815
Literate Population726443283
Illiterate Population704304400

Nearby Villages of Chandpur

Chandpur 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)
Chandpur BirtNorth-West0.82 km
HafizpurNorth1.22 km
SatuaSouth1.37 km
AnandpurEast1.44 km
Dadhi BarhiSouth-East1.50 km
Lauwa KhurdSouth-West1.75 km
Khedu ChhapraNorth-West1.83 km
Dhanes ChhapraNorth-West1.86 km
KalhuaNorth-East2.19 km
MirzapurWest2.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chandpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Chandpur. The nearest railway station is Ekma, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.2 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 Chapra to Chandpur is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Chandpur is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Chandpur

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

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

FAQs about Chandpur

Where is Chandpur located?

Chandpur village is located in Baniapur Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chandpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Chandpur is Satua.

What is the pincode of Chandpur?

The pincode of Chandpur is 841403.

What is the population of Chandpur?

Chandpur has a total population of 1,430, including 747 males and 683 females.

How many households are there in Chandpur?

There are 209 households in Chandpur.

What is the literacy rate in Chandpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chandpur is 50.77%. Male literacy is 59.30% and female literacy is 41.43%.