Chhapora - Pusour, Raigarh

Chhapora is a village situated in the Pusour tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pusaur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Chhapora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhapora is 435071. The village covers a total geographical area of 450.36 hectares and falls under the 496440 pincode. Pusaur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chhapora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raigarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Chhapora

As per Census 2011, Chhapora village has a total population of 1,219 people, consisting of 589 males and 630 females. The village has 329 households and a sex ratio of 1,069 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 861 literate and 358 illiterate residents. Additionally, 128 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 229 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,219589630
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1165363
Scheduled Castes (SC)1286761
Scheduled Tribes (ST)229108121
Literate Population861480381
Illiterate Population358109249

Nearby Villages of Chhapora

Chhapora 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)
ThengapaliNorth1.40 km
BodajhariyaSouth-East1.64 km
AadmudaSouth-West1.81 km
KasaipaliNorth-West1.96 km
RengalpaliEast1.97 km
BadmalNorth-East2.25 km
MahaloiSouth-West2.68 km
NetnagarNorth2.87 km
LohakhanSouth2.89 km
GhutakupaliWest2.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chhapora

Chhapora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotarlia, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusaur to Chhapora is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Chhapora is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhapora

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chhapora

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chhapora

Where is Chhapora located?

Chhapora village is located in Pusour Tehsil, Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chhapora?

Chhapora is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chhapora?

The pincode of Chhapora is 496440.

What is the population of Chhapora?

Chhapora has a total population of 1,219, including 589 males and 630 females.

How many households are there in Chhapora?

There are 329 households in Chhapora.

What is the literacy rate in Chhapora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chhapora is 70.63%. Male literacy is 81.49% and female literacy is 60.48%.