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

As per Census 2011, Chhap village has a total population of 4,988 people, consisting of 2,482 males and 2,506 females. The village has 868 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 912 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,901 literate and 2,087 illiterate residents. Additionally, 991 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 389 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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