Astpur - Chandpur, Bijnor
Astpur is a village situated in the Chandpur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandpur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Akwarpurtigri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Astpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Astpur is 114042. The village covers a total geographical area of 68.95 hectares and falls under the 246725 pincode. Chandpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.
Astpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chandpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bijnor Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Astpur
Astpur 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Saidpura | North-East | 0.53 km |
| Rajopur Behman | South-East | 1.05 km |
| Bhawanipur Gagairan | West | 1.16 km |
| Akbarpur Majbata | East | 1.22 km |
| Mochari | North-East | 1.34 km |
| Piplijat | South-East | 1.53 km |
| Ladupura | North-West | 1.90 km |
| Rauniya | South-East | 2.07 km |
| Rampur Jiya | North | 2.11 km |
| Mustafabad Urf Gadanpura | West | 2.16 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Astpur
Public transport in the Astpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sisauna, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within <1 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandpur to Astpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Astpur is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Astpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Astpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Astpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Astpur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Astpur
Where is Astpur located?
Astpur village is located in Chandpur Tehsil, Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Astpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Astpur is Akwarpurtigri.
What is the pincode of Astpur?
The pincode of Astpur is 246725.