Chandikara - Karhal, Mainpuri

Chandikara is a village situated in the Karhal tehsil of Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karhal and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Mainpuri. Chandikara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandikara is 126483. The village covers a total geographical area of 575.75 hectares and falls under the 205264 pincode. Karhal is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Chandikara

As per Census 2011, Chandikara village has a total population of 4,371 people, consisting of 2,304 males and 2,067 females. The village has 725 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 662 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,698 literate and 1,673 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,244 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,3712,3042,067
Child Population (0–6 yrs)662350312
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,244650594
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population2,6981,5721,126
Illiterate Population1,673732941

Nearby Villages of Chandikara

Chandikara 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)
SarakhWest1.85 km
Alampur DehaEast2.10 km
PithepurNorth2.12 km
Nagla MandhataNorth-East2.48 km
KesopurSouth2.63 km
PhulapurSouth-East2.73 km
MugalpurSouth-East2.82 km
Kheria MashatNorth3.07 km
Daragapur BharaulSouth-West3.17 km
MalupuraNorth-East3.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chandikara

Chandikara 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 Takha, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karhal to Chandikara is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mainpuri to Chandikara is about 30 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 Chandikara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chandikara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Chandikara

Where is Chandikara located?

Chandikara village is located in Karhal Tehsil, Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chandikara?

Chandikara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chandikara?

The pincode of Chandikara is 205264.

What is the population of Chandikara?

Chandikara has a total population of 4,371, including 2,304 males and 2,067 females.

How many households are there in Chandikara?

There are 725 households in Chandikara.

What is the literacy rate in Chandikara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chandikara is 61.73%. Male literacy is 68.23% and female literacy is 54.48%.