Chapuk - Goh, Aurangabad

Chapuk is a village situated in the Goh subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goh and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Chapuk village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chapuk is 252849. The village covers a total geographical area of 571 hectares and falls under the 824203 pincode. Daud Nagar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Chapuk 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 Chapuk

According to the 2011 Census, Chapuk village had a total population of 3,099 people, including 1,609 males and 1,490 females, living in 429 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.72%, with male literacy at 76.59% and female literacy at 49.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,124.

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

Nearby Villages of Chapuk

Chapuk 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 Chapuk

Chapuk is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deo Road, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daud Nagar to Chapuk is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Chapuk is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chapuk

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

Health Facilities in Chapuk

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

FAQs about Chapuk