Chauphala - Phulpur, Azamgarh

Chauphala is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Pura Dubey serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chauphala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chauphala is 194854. The village covers a total geographical area of 49.29 hectares and falls under the 223225 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chauphala

As per Census 2011, Chauphala village has a total population of 405 people, consisting of 221 males and 184 females. The village has 52 households and a sex ratio of 832 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 198 literate and 207 illiterate residents. Additionally, 272 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population405221184
Child Population (0–6 yrs)794435
Scheduled Castes (SC)272146126
Literate Population19811880
Illiterate Population207103104

Nearby Villages of Chauphala

Chauphala 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)
SatuwahiaSouth-East0.96 km
SajaniNorth1.06 km
Shamasha BadEast1.15 km
Pura DubeyNorth-East1.26 km
SukkhipurNorth-West1.55 km
AmigiliaWest1.70 km
ChakmalmalaSouth-East1.95 km
Tiwaria KhurdSouth-East2.01 km
ParaNorth-West2.05 km
Chak Shah KafiSouth2.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chauphala

Chauphala 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 Khorason Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azamgarh to Chauphala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Chauphala is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chauphala

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chauphala 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 Chauphala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chauphala

Where is Chauphala located?

Chauphala village is located in Phulpur Tehsil, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chauphala?

The Gram Panchayat of Chauphala is Pura Dubey.

What is the pincode of Chauphala?

The pincode of Chauphala is 223225.

What is the population of Chauphala?

Chauphala has a total population of 405, including 221 males and 184 females.

How many households are there in Chauphala?

There are 52 households in Chauphala.

What is the literacy rate in Chauphala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chauphala is 48.89%. Male literacy is 53.39% and female literacy is 43.48%.