Chanapur - Colonelganj, Gonda

Chanapur is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Udila serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chanapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chanapur is 174764. The village covers a total geographical area of 120.87 hectares and falls under the 271503 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Chanapur

As per Census 2011, Chanapur village has a total population of 894 people, consisting of 475 males and 419 females. The village has 138 households and a sex ratio of 882 females per 1,000 males. There are 163 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 257 literate and 637 illiterate residents. Additionally, 122 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chanapur

Chanapur 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 Chanapur

Chanapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bisheshwarganj, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Chanapur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Chanapur 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 Chanapur

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

Health Facilities in Chanapur

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

FAQs about Chanapur