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 Gram Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Chandikara village had a total population of 4,371 people, including 2,304 males and 2,067 females, living in 725 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.74%, with male literacy at 80.45% and female literacy at 64.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,244, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Chandikara