Chapra - Goh, Aurangabad

Chapra is a village situated in the Goh subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goh and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Malhad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chapra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chapra is 252994. The village covers a total geographical area of 303 hectares and falls under the 824203 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Chapra

As per Census 2011, Chapra village has a total population of 1,941 people, consisting of 1,010 males and 931 females. The village has 275 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 440 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 813 literate and 1,128 illiterate residents. Additionally, 486 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chapra

Chapra 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 Chapra

Chapra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ismailpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Chapra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Chapra is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chapra

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

Health Facilities in Chapra

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

FAQs about Chapra