Chandpur - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Chandpur is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Chandpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandpur is 132846. The village covers a total geographical area of 253.96 hectares and falls under the 242405 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Chandpur

According to the 2011 Census, Chandpur village had a total population of 2,497 people, including 1,301 males and 1,196 females, living in 463 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.83%, with male literacy at 79.87% and female literacy at 67.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 204.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandpur

Chandpur 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 Chandpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Chandpur. The nearest railway station is Akelahanspur Halt, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Chandpur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Chandpur is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandpur

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

Health Facilities in Chandpur

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

FAQs about Chandpur