Chandpur

Chandpur is a village located in Paonta Sahib tehsil of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 36km away from district headquarter Paonta Sahib. Paonta Sahib is the sub-district headquarter of Chandpur village. As per 2009 stats, Bias is the gram panchayat of Chandpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Chandpur unique in its vibrant Paonta Sahib-Sirmaur region. You’ll see Chandpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chandpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chandpur is 023296. The village spans a total geographical area of 44.01 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173020. Paonta Sahib is nearest town to Chandpur village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chandpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Paonta Sahib Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chandpur

Population of Chandpur

According to the 2011 Census, Chandpur has a total population of about 248, with approximately 131 males and 117 females. The sex ratio is around 893 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 24 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 5 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.16%, with male literacy at about 78.63% and female literacy near 60.68%. There are around 51 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chandpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chandpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chandpur. As per the 2011 stats, Chandpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chandpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Chandpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chandpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chandpur