Prithipur - Chandpur, Bijnor

Prithipur is a village situated in the Chandpur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandpur and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Akontha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Prithipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Prithipur is 114124. The village covers a total geographical area of 161.73 hectares and falls under the 246725 pincode. Chandpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Prithipur 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 Chandpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bijnor Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Prithipur

According to the 2011 Census, Prithipur village had a total population of 793 people, including 426 males and 367 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 862 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.35%, with male literacy at 83.33% and female literacy at 66.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Prithipur

Prithipur 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 Prithipur

Prithipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagarpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandpur to Prithipur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Prithipur is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Prithipur

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

Health Facilities in Prithipur

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

FAQs about Prithipur