Chainpur - Jalalpur, Saran

Chainpur is a village situated in the Jalalpur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalpur and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Sanwari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chainpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chainpur is 233518. The village covers a total geographical area of 78.88 hectares and falls under the 841412 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Chainpur

According to the 2011 Census, Chainpur village had a total population of 962 people, including 519 males and 443 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 854 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.99%, with male literacy at 74.76% and female literacy at 49.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 539.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population962519443
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19210389
Scheduled Castes (SC)539286253
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population485311174
Illiterate Population477208269

Nearby Villages of Chainpur

Chainpur 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)
PatilaWest0.89 km
KhairadihNorth1.22 km
SanwariEast1.73 km
GhoghwaliaNorth-West1.78 km
DeuriaWest2.32 km
ChaukharaSouth-East2.42 km
MusehriSouth-West2.66 km
MangolapurNorth2.72 km
JalalpurNorth-East2.76 km
KakarhatSouth-East2.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chainpur

Chainpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kopa Samhota, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Chainpur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Chainpur is about 19 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 Chainpur

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

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

Health Facilities in Chainpur

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

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

FAQs about Chainpur

Where is Chainpur located?

Chainpur village is located in Jalalpur Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chainpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Chainpur is Sanwari.

What is the pincode of Chainpur?

The pincode of Chainpur is 841412.

What is the population of Chainpur?

Chainpur had a total population of 962, including 519 males and 443 females.

How many households are there in Chainpur?

Chainpur had 150 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chainpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chainpur was 62.99%. Male literacy was 74.76% and female literacy was 49.15%.