Chanwar - Kasimabad, Ghazipur

Chanwar is a village situated in the Kasimabad tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Ghazipur and around 40 km from Ghazipur. Chanwar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chanwar is 204812. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.71 hectares and falls under the 233226 pincode. Ghazipur is the nearest town.

Chanwar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Zahoorabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ballia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chanwar

As per Census 2011, Chanwar village has a total population of 2,036 people, consisting of 1,005 males and 1,031 females. The village has 301 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 351 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,187 literate and 849 illiterate residents. Additionally, 476 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 47 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0361,0051,031
Child Population (0–6 yrs)351173178
Scheduled Castes (SC)476236240
Scheduled Tribes (ST)472324
Literate Population1,187680507
Illiterate Population849325524

Nearby Villages of Chanwar

Chanwar 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RajauliNorth1.10 km
KastuwaNorth-East1.18 km
GainWest1.39 km
GharihaEast1.61 km
BahturaNorth-West1.84 km
KelaniNorth1.88 km
MahipalpurSouth2.14 km
BaswariNorth-East2.20 km
BaidauliWest2.34 km
TisauriWest2.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chanwar

Chanwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paniara, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ghazipur to Chanwar is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chanwar

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

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

Health Facilities in Chanwar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chanwar

Where is Chanwar located?

Chanwar village is located in Kasimabad Tehsil, Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chanwar?

Chanwar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chanwar?

The pincode of Chanwar is 233226.

What is the population of Chanwar?

Chanwar has a total population of 2,036, including 1,005 males and 1,031 females.

How many households are there in Chanwar?

There are 301 households in Chanwar.

What is the literacy rate in Chanwar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chanwar is 58.30%. Male literacy is 67.66% and female literacy is 49.18%.