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

As per Census 2011, Chandpur village has a total population of 2,497 people, consisting of 1,301 males and 1,196 females. The village has 463 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 330 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,600 literate and 897 illiterate residents. Additionally, 204 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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