Chandau - Bidhuna, Auraiya

Chandau is a village situated in the Bidhuna tehsil of Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bidhuna and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Auraiya. Alipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandau village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandau is 148205. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.5 hectares and falls under the 206243 pincode. Kanpur is the nearest town, located about 120 km away.

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

Population of Chandau

As per Census 2011, Chandau village has a total population of 831 people, consisting of 452 males and 379 females. The village has 169 households and a sex ratio of 838 females per 1,000 males. There are 135 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 392 literate and 439 illiterate residents. Additionally, 825 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population831452379
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1356669
Scheduled Castes (SC)825448377
Literate Population392246146
Illiterate Population439206233

Nearby Villages of Chandau

Chandau 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)
Bhagwanta PurWest1.28 km
AlipurNorth-West1.33 km
FatehpurSouth-East1.95 km
Nawada DanduSouth2.02 km
BasaiSouth-East2.22 km
PaliaNorth-West2.46 km
UsrahaNorth2.47 km
Madok HarramSouth-West2.51 km
BunchpurEast2.65 km
KursiNorth-East2.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chandau

Chandau is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pata, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanpur to Chandau is about 120 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Auraiya to Chandau is about 40 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 Chandau

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

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

Health Facilities in Chandau

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chandau 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 Chandau

Where is Chandau located?

Chandau village is located in Bidhuna Tehsil, Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chandau?

The Gram Panchayat of Chandau is Alipur.

What is the pincode of Chandau?

The pincode of Chandau is 206243.

What is the population of Chandau?

Chandau has a total population of 831, including 452 males and 379 females.

How many households are there in Chandau?

There are 169 households in Chandau.

What is the literacy rate in Chandau?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chandau is 47.17%. Male literacy is 54.42% and female literacy is 38.52%.