Chamu - Bara, Prayagraj

Chamu is a village situated in the Bara tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from Bara and around 30 km from Allahabad. Chamu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chamu is 161934. The village covers a total geographical area of 600.1 hectares and falls under the 212106 pincode. Alld is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Chamu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Chamu

According to the 2011 Census, Chamu village had a total population of 2,686 people, including 1,446 males and 1,240 females, living in 460 households. The sex ratio was 858 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.68%, with male literacy at 80.77% and female literacy at 48.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 471.

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

Nearby Villages of Chamu

Chamu 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 Chamu

Chamu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lohgara, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alld to Chamu is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Chamu 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 Chamu

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

Health Facilities in Chamu

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

FAQs about Chamu