Chainpur - Ikauna, Shrawasti

Chainpur is a village situated in the Ikauna tehsil of Shrawasti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ikauna and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bhinga. Chayanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chainpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chainpur is 173136. The village covers a total geographical area of 220.19 hectares and falls under the 271835 pincode. Ikauna is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Chainpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shrawasti Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Chainpur

According to the 2011 Census, Chainpur village had a total population of 1,669 people, including 843 males and 826 females, living in 246 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.90%, with male literacy at 56.98% and female literacy at 48.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Chainpur

Chainpur 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 Chainpur

Chainpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balrampur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ikauna to Chainpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhinga to Chainpur is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chainpur

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

Health Facilities in Chainpur

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

FAQs about Chainpur