Chanpura - Sangrampur, Munger

Chanpura is a village situated in the Sangrampur subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sangrampur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Durgapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chanpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chanpura is 243280. The village covers a total geographical area of 155 hectares and falls under the 813212 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Chanpura

As per Census 2011, Chanpura village has a total population of 1,252 people, consisting of 678 males and 574 females. The village has 237 households and a sex ratio of 846 females per 1,000 males. There are 233 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 749 literate and 503 illiterate residents. Additionally, 453 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chanpura

Chanpura 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 Chanpura

Chanpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kamarganj, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Chanpura is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Munger to Chanpura 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 Chanpura

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

Health Facilities in Chanpura

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

FAQs about Chanpura