Chandai - Shohratgarh, Siddharthnagar

Chandai is a village situated in the Shohratgarh tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shohratgarh and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Chandai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandai is 176008. The village covers a total geographical area of 248.64 hectares and falls under the 272201 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town.

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

Population of Chandai

As per Census 2011, Chandai village has a total population of 1,488 people, consisting of 783 males and 705 females. The village has 214 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 323 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 526 literate and 962 illiterate residents. Additionally, 53 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,488783705
Child Population (0–6 yrs)323177146
Scheduled Castes (SC)532726
Literate Population526343183
Illiterate Population962440522

Nearby Villages of Chandai

Chandai 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
LohatiNorth1.27 km
PakiEast1.51 km
CharigawaNorth-East1.59 km
ChandawaSouth-East1.77 km
BohaliSouth-West1.84 km
BanchauriWest1.85 km
BanchauraNorth-West1.98 km
JobkundaNorth-East2.17 km
KharikauraSouth-West2.48 km
DhandharaEast2.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chandai

Public transport in the Chandai is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahadev Buzurg, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Chandai is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Chandai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Chandai

Where is Chandai located?

Chandai village is located in Shohratgarh Tehsil, Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chandai?

Chandai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chandai?

The pincode of Chandai is 272201.

What is the population of Chandai?

Chandai has a total population of 1,488, including 783 males and 705 females.

How many households are there in Chandai?

There are 214 households in Chandai.

What is the literacy rate in Chandai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chandai is 35.35%. Male literacy is 43.81% and female literacy is 25.96%.