Champapur - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Champapur is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Rakhahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Champapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Champapur is 216623. The village covers a total geographical area of 263.3 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Champapur

As per Census 2011, Champapur village has a total population of 1,587 people, consisting of 842 males and 745 females. The village has 290 households and a sex ratio of 884 females per 1,000 males. There are 350 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 759 literate and 828 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 24 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,587842745
Child Population (0–6 yrs)350192158
Scheduled Castes (SC)1486
Scheduled Tribes (ST)241410
Literate Population759487272
Illiterate Population828355473

Nearby Villages of Champapur

Champapur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DhaarahwaEast1.61 km
TarhatiaNorth-East1.65 km
MotihariSouth1.89 km
SisaiWest1.93 km
DhobahaNorth2.08 km
RakhahiNorth-West2.12 km
Maga RahiSouth-West2.56 km
PhulwariaNorth-East2.75 km
ChitamanpurWest2.97 km
DurgauliaSouth-East3.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Champapur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Champapur. The nearest railway station is Gokhula, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Champapur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Champapur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Champapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Champapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Champapur

Where is Champapur located?

Champapur village is located in Narkatiaganj Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Champapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Champapur is Rakhahi.

What is the pincode of Champapur?

The pincode of Champapur is 845455.

What is the population of Champapur?

Champapur has a total population of 1,587, including 842 males and 745 females.

How many households are there in Champapur?

There are 290 households in Champapur.

What is the literacy rate in Champapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Champapur is 47.83%. Male literacy is 57.84% and female literacy is 36.51%.