Chhapara - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Chhapara is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Saloni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhapara is 440553. The village covers a total geographical area of 290.18 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Chhapara

According to the 2011 Census, Chhapara village had a total population of 604 people, including 314 males and 290 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.71%, with male literacy at 84.56% and female literacy at 63.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 176, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhapara

Chhapara 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 Chhapara

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Chhapara. The nearest railway station is Jatkanhar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Chhapara is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Chhapara is about 32 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 Chhapara

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

Health Facilities in Chhapara

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

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