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 Mukhiya 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

According to the 2011 Census, Chhap village had a total population of 2,877 people, including 1,531 males and 1,346 females, living in 501 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.87%, with male literacy at 74.65% and female literacy at 68.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 568.

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 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