Chhapia - Ekma, Saran

Chhapia is a village situated in the Ekma subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ekma and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Binda Lal Ke Rampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhapia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhapia is 233327. The village covers a total geographical area of 148 hectares and falls under the 841220 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Chhapia

According to the 2011 Census, Chhapia village had a total population of 1,314 people, including 693 males and 621 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.69%, with male literacy at 74.57% and female literacy at 51.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhapia

Chhapia 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 Chhapia

Chhapia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ekma, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Chhapia is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Chhapia is about 35 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 Chhapia

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

Health Facilities in Chhapia

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

FAQs about Chhapia