Chhap - Paroo, Muzaffarpur

Chhap is a village situated in the Paroo subdivision of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paroo and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffarpur. Kataru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhap village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhap is 228290. The village covers a total geographical area of 275 hectares and falls under the 843107 pincode. Muzaffarpur is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Chhap village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sahebganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Vaishali Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chhap

As per Census 2011, Chhap village has a total population of 2,877 people, consisting of 1,531 males and 1,346 females. The village has 501 households and a sex ratio of 879 females per 1,000 males. There are 435 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,755 literate and 1,122 illiterate residents. Additionally, 568 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) 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 Terha Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Muzaffarpur to Chhap is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. 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