Chandanpur - Pharenda, Mahrajganj

Chandanpur is a village situated in the Pharenda tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pharenda and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Chandanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandanpur is 184158. The village covers a total geographical area of 125.41 hectares and falls under the 273309 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Chandanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chandanpur

As per Census 2011, Chandanpur village has a total population of 1,002 people, consisting of 513 males and 489 females. The village has 161 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 166 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 531 literate and 471 illiterate residents. Additionally, 197 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 16 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,002513489
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1668284
Scheduled Castes (SC)19710196
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1688
Literate Population531330201
Illiterate Population471183288

Nearby Villages of Chandanpur

Chandanpur 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)
Babhani KhurdWest0.97 km
KharharwaNorth1.14 km
KolhuiSouth-East1.26 km
ParsaunaEast1.57 km
Paras KhandSouth-West1.74 km
Babhani BuzurgWest2.07 km
Ek DangawaNorth2.08 km
Kasht KhairaNorth2.32 km
Sonpipari KhurdNorth-East2.52 km
Chak TolahaEast2.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chandanpur

Chandanpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhagirathpur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Chandanpur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Chandanpur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Chandanpur

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

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

FAQs about Chandanpur

Where is Chandanpur located?

Chandanpur village is located in Pharenda Tehsil, Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chandanpur?

Chandanpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chandanpur?

The pincode of Chandanpur is 273309.

What is the population of Chandanpur?

Chandanpur has a total population of 1,002, including 513 males and 489 females.

How many households are there in Chandanpur?

There are 161 households in Chandanpur.

What is the literacy rate in Chandanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chandanpur is 52.99%. Male literacy is 64.33% and female literacy is 41.10%.