Shivala - Chandpur, Bijnor

Shivala is a village situated in the Chandpur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandpur and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Bijnaur. Shivala Kala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shivala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivala is 114410. The village covers a total geographical area of 483.87 hectares and falls under the 246734 pincode. Chandpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Shivala 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 Noorpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nagina Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shivala

According to the 2011 Census, Shivala village had a total population of 5,870 people, including 2,991 males and 2,879 females, living in 933 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.71%, with male literacy at 85.97% and female literacy at 65.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 627.

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

Nearby Villages of Shivala

Shivala 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 Shivala

Shivala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bakaina Halt, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandpur to Shivala is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnaur to Shivala is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shivala

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

Health Facilities in Shivala

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

FAQs about Shivala