Chapora - Ratanpur, Bilaspur

Chapora is a village situated in the Ratanpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 29 km from Kota and around 38 km from Bilaspur. Chapora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chapora is 437992. The village covers a total geographical area of 283.55 hectares and falls under the 495442 pincode. Ratanpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Chapora

According to the 2011 Census, Chapora village had a total population of 1,500 people, including 707 males and 793 females, living in 345 households. The sex ratio was 1,122 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.38%, with male literacy at 89.57% and female literacy at 66.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 256, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 440.

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

Nearby Villages of Chapora

Chapora 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 Chapora

Chapora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belgahna, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratanpur to Chapora is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Chapora is about 38 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 Chapora

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

Health Facilities in Chapora

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

FAQs about Chapora