Chhangapur - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Chhangapur is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Umarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhangapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhangapur is 201153. The village covers a total geographical area of 64.25 hectares and falls under the 222201 pincode. Mugra Badshahpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Chhangapur

As per Census 2011, Chhangapur village has a total population of 657 people, consisting of 339 males and 318 females. The village has 106 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 429 literate and 228 illiterate residents. Additionally, 78 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 57 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population657339318
Child Population (0–6 yrs)974849
Scheduled Castes (SC)784236
Scheduled Tribes (ST)572829
Literate Population429259170
Illiterate Population22880148

Nearby Villages of Chhangapur

Chhangapur 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)
SakapurNorth-West0.75 km
KanchanpurSouth-West0.76 km
BaharpurSouth-East1.19 km
NagauliNorth1.27 km
UmarpurSouth1.56 km
AjohWest1.66 km
ChainpurNorth-East1.88 km
ArowanEast1.99 km
Varzi KalanSouth-West2.17 km
GirahuliNorth-West2.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chhangapur

Public transport in the Chhangapur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badshahpur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Mugra Badshahpur to Chhangapur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Chhangapur is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhangapur

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

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

Health Facilities in Chhangapur

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

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

FAQs about Chhangapur

Where is Chhangapur located?

Chhangapur village is located in Machhlishahr Tehsil, Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chhangapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Chhangapur is Umarpur.

What is the pincode of Chhangapur?

The pincode of Chhangapur is 222201.

What is the population of Chhangapur?

Chhangapur has a total population of 657, including 339 males and 318 females.

How many households are there in Chhangapur?

There are 106 households in Chhangapur.

What is the literacy rate in Chhangapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chhangapur is 65.30%. Male literacy is 76.40% and female literacy is 53.46%.