Pura Chandel - Koraon, Prayagraj

Pura Chandel is a village situated in the Koraon tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Koraon and around 60 km from Allahabad. Chapro serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pura Chandel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pura Chandel is 163548. The village covers a total geographical area of 85.73 hectares and falls under the 212306 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Pura Chandel 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 Koraon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Allahabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pura Chandel

According to the 2011 Census, Pura Chandel village had a total population of 246 people, including 126 males and 120 females, living in 42 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.77%, with male literacy at 66.02% and female literacy at 42.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168.

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

Nearby Villages of Pura Chandel

Pura Chandel 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 Pura Chandel

Public transport in the Pura Chandel is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Meja Road, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Pura Chandel is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Pura Chandel is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pura Chandel

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

Health Facilities in Pura Chandel

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

FAQs about Pura Chandel