Prithipur Village - 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 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.

Population of Prithipur

As per Census 2011, Prithipur village has a total population of 793 people, consisting of 426 males and 367 females. The village has 148 households and a sex ratio of 861 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 535 literate and 258 illiterate residents. Additionally, 11 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 793 426 367
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 83 48 35
Scheduled Castes (SC) 11 6 5
Literate Population 535 315 220
Illiterate Population 258 111 147

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
AkondhaNorth1.01 km
NalpuraSouth1.03 km
KaushaliyaWest1.94 km
LoharpuraWest2.02 km
BibipuraSouth-West2.17 km
Akbarpur JhojaNorth-East2.18 km
Bundra KalanSouth-East2.19 km
TirpuriNorth-West2.24 km
TirpuraNorth2.26 km
Shekhpuri MinaEast2.27 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No Available within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Prithipur

Where is Prithipur located?

Prithipur village is located in Chandpur Tehsil, Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Prithipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Prithipur is Akontha.

What is the pincode of Prithipur?

The pincode of Prithipur is 246725.

What is the population of Prithipur?

Prithipur has a total population of 793, including 426 males and 367 females.

How many households are there in Prithipur?

There are 148 households in Prithipur.

What is the literacy rate in Prithipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Prithipur is 67.47%. Male literacy is 73.94% and female literacy is 59.95%.