Chapraithi - Ekma, Saran

Chapraithi is a village situated in the Ekma subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ekma and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Atarsan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chapraithi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chapraithi is 233293. The village covers a total geographical area of 73 hectares and falls under the 841204 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Chapraithi

According to the 2011 Census, Chapraithi village had a total population of 1,209 people, including 649 males and 560 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.45%, with male literacy at 44.10% and female literacy at 31.72%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,209649560
Child Population (0–6 yrs)213107106
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population383239144
Illiterate Population826410416

Nearby Villages of Chapraithi

Chapraithi 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)
Madari ChakNorth1.07 km
ChapraithaEast1.08 km
AthdilaSouth-East1.40 km
AtarsanSouth-West1.46 km
BagauraNorth-West2.21 km
AsahniSouth2.36 km
NawadaEast2.62 km
JalalpurNorth-East2.82 km
BaluhiNorth2.84 km
DahkaniNorth2.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chapraithi

Chapraithi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chainwa, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Chapra to Chapraithi is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Chapraithi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chapraithi

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

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

Health Facilities in Chapraithi

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

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

FAQs about Chapraithi

Where is Chapraithi located?

Chapraithi village is located in Ekma Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chapraithi?

The Gram Panchayat of Chapraithi is Atarsan.

What is the pincode of Chapraithi?

The pincode of Chapraithi is 841204.

What is the population of Chapraithi?

Chapraithi had a total population of 1,209, including 649 males and 560 females.

How many households are there in Chapraithi?

Chapraithi had 236 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chapraithi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chapraithi was 38.45%. Male literacy was 44.10% and female literacy was 31.72%.