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 Gram Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Chandau village had a total population of 831 people, including 452 males and 379 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 838 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.32%, with male literacy at 63.73% and female literacy at 47.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 825.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Chandau