Chephul - Manjhi, Saran

Chephul is a village situated in the Manjhi subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manjhi and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Cheful serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chephul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chephul is 233368. The village covers a total geographical area of 288 hectares and falls under the 841209 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Chephul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ekma Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maharajganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chephul

According to the 2011 Census, Chephul village had a total population of 4,918 people, including 2,531 males and 2,387 females, living in 753 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.52%, with male literacy at 79.69% and female literacy at 56.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 560, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 94.

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

Nearby Villages of Chephul

Chephul 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 Chephul

Chephul 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 Ekma, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Chephul is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Chephul is about 31 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 Chephul

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

Health Facilities in Chephul

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

FAQs about Chephul