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

According to the 2011 Census, Chhangapur village had a total population of 657 people, including 339 males and 318 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.61%, with male literacy at 89.00% and female literacy at 63.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 57.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Chhangapur