Chetra - Vidyapati Nagar, Samastipur

Chetra is a village situated in the Vidyapati Nagar subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vidyapati Nagar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Badauna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chetra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chetra is 236999. The village covers a total geographical area of 257 hectares and falls under the 848502 pincode. Dalsinghsarai is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Chetra

As per Census 2011, Chetra village has a total population of 1,218 people, consisting of 652 males and 566 females. The village has 206 households and a sex ratio of 868 females per 1,000 males. There are 223 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 548 literate and 670 illiterate residents. Additionally, 336 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chetra

Chetra 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 Chetra

Chetra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harpar Bochaha, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalsinghsarai to Chetra is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Chetra 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 Chetra

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

Health Facilities in Chetra

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

FAQs about Chetra