Gadhchappa - Mahmudabad, Sitapur

Gadhchappa is a village situated in the Mahmudabad tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahmudabad and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Gadhchapa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadhchappa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadhchappa is 138777. The village covers a total geographical area of 760.73 hectares and falls under the 261204 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Gadhchappa

As per Census 2011, Gadhchappa village has a total population of 5,638 people, consisting of 3,067 males and 2,571 females. The village has 984 households and a sex ratio of 838 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,835 literate and 3,803 illiterate residents. Additionally, 327 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,6383,0672,571
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,147575572
Scheduled Castes (SC)327179148
Literate Population1,8351,189646
Illiterate Population3,8031,8781,925

Nearby Villages of Gadhchappa

Gadhchappa 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)
Sailak JalalpurSouth-West2.45 km
BhikhampurNorth-West2.70 km
Barwi BarwaSouth-East2.74 km
DhanwaliaWest2.76 km
Tulsipur BanjarNorth-East2.77 km
KaluwapurEast2.87 km
UmriganeshpurNorth3.08 km
Bindoura DharthariyaNorth-West3.32 km
Gonda DeoriaSouth3.36 km
HariharpurNorth3.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gadhchappa

Gadhchappa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paintepur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Gadhchappa is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sitapur to Gadhchappa is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadhchappa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gadhchappa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gadhchappa

Where is Gadhchappa located?

Gadhchappa village is located in Mahmudabad Tehsil, Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gadhchappa?

The Gram Panchayat of Gadhchappa is Gadhchapa.

What is the pincode of Gadhchappa?

The pincode of Gadhchappa is 261204.

What is the population of Gadhchappa?

Gadhchappa has a total population of 5,638, including 3,067 males and 2,571 females.

How many households are there in Gadhchappa?

There are 984 households in Gadhchappa.

What is the literacy rate in Gadhchappa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gadhchappa is 32.55%. Male literacy is 38.77% and female literacy is 25.13%.