Chapra - Obra, Aurangabad

Chapra is a village situated in the Obra subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Obra and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Sonhuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chapra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chapra is 253292. The village covers a total geographical area of 183 hectares and falls under the 824124 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 14 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 Obra 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 1,030 people, consisting of 547 males and 483 females. The village has 156 households and a sex ratio of 882 females per 1,000 males. There are 191 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 617 literate and 413 illiterate residents. Additionally, 464 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,030547483
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1919893
Scheduled Castes (SC)464254210
Literate Population617380237
Illiterate Population413167246

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PakariSouth1.14 km
BaraEast1.17 km
ChapriWest1.44 km
RatanpurNorth-West1.83 km
ParariyaEast1.86 km
NarayanpurNorth-East2.00 km
Surkhi BighaWest2.24 km
SurkhiSouth-West2.43 km
GiraNorth-West2.51 km
KanokharNorth-East2.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chapra

Chapra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Phesar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 134.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Aurangabad to Chapra is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chapra

Where is Chapra located?

Chapra village is located in Obra Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chapra?

The Gram Panchayat of Chapra is Sonhuli.

What is the pincode of Chapra?

The pincode of Chapra is 824124.

What is the population of Chapra?

Chapra has a total population of 1,030, including 547 males and 483 females.

How many households are there in Chapra?

There are 156 households in Chapra.

What is the literacy rate in Chapra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chapra is 59.90%. Male literacy is 69.47% and female literacy is 49.07%.