Chhap - Hathua, Gopalganj

Chhap is a village situated in the Hathua subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hathua and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Chhap village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhap is 230710. The village covers a total geographical area of 332 hectares and falls under the 841436 pincode. Mirganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Chhap village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chhap

According to the 2011 Census, Chhap village had a total population of 4,988 people, including 2,482 males and 2,506 females, living in 868 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.17%, with male literacy at 82.82% and female literacy at 60.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 991, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 389.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhap

Chhap 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 Chhap

Chhap is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Amlori Sarsar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mirganj to Chhap is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Chhap is about 24 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 Chhap

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

Health Facilities in Chhap

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

FAQs about Chhap