Chainpur - Nirsa-Cum-Chirkunda, Dhanbad

Chainpur is a village situated in the Nirsa-Cum-Chirkunda subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nirsa and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Sijua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chainpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chainpur is 361961. The village covers a total geographical area of 215 hectares and falls under the 828205 pincode. Dhanbad is the nearest town.

Chainpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nirsa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhanbad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chainpur

According to the 2011 Census, Chainpur village had a total population of 798 people, including 398 males and 400 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.81%, with male literacy at 87.31% and female literacy at 53.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 427.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Chainpur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chainpur. The nearest railway station is Thapar Nagar, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Chainpur is about 29 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 Chainpur

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

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:

FAQs about Chainpur