Aqalpur - Chandpur, Bijnor
Aqalpur is a village situated in the Chandpur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandpur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Bijnaur. Askaripur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aqalpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Aqalpur is 114450. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.22 hectares and falls under the 246734 pincode. Noorpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.
Aqalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Noorpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nagina Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Aqalpur
Aqalpur 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Asgaripur | North-East | 1.42 km |
| Adampur Kakbara | South | 1.54 km |
| Gohavar Hallu | East | 1.68 km |
| Changipur | South | 1.85 km |
| Faijpur | North | 1.92 km |
| Hansu Pura Harkishanpur | North | 2.17 km |
| Chak Ramaiya | West | 2.23 km |
| Puraina Abdul Rahmanpur | West | 2.26 km |
| Gohavarjait | East | 2.33 km |
| Yaqubpur Billoch | South | 2.57 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Aqalpur
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Aqalpur. The nearest railway station is Seohara, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Noorpur to Aqalpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnaur to Aqalpur is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Aqalpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Aqalpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Aqalpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Aqalpur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Aqalpur
Where is Aqalpur located?
Aqalpur village is located in Chandpur Tehsil, Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Aqalpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Aqalpur is Askaripur.
What is the pincode of Aqalpur?
The pincode of Aqalpur is 246734.