Chandrapur - Bagaha, Pashchim Champaran

Chandrapur is a village situated in the Bagaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagaha and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Chandra Pur Ratwal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandrapur is 216905. The village covers a total geographical area of 532.2 hectares and falls under the 845101 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Chandrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Chandrapur village had a total population of 1,755 people, including 913 males and 842 females, living in 249 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.68%, with male literacy at 55.04% and female literacy at 30.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandrapur

Chandrapur 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 Chandrapur

Chandrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kharpokhra, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Chandrapur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Chandrapur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandrapur

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

Health Facilities in Chandrapur

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

FAQs about Chandrapur