Choupel - Chhindgarh, Sukma

Choupel is a village situated in the Chhindgarh tehsil of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from Chhindgarh and around 98 km from Dantewada. Murrepal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Choupel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Choupel is 450609. The village covers a total geographical area of 802.95 hectares and falls under the 494111 pincode. Sukma is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Choupel

According to the 2011 Census, Choupel village had a total population of 338 people, including 164 males and 174 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 22.22%, with male literacy at 26.36% and female literacy at 18.44%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 337.

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

Nearby Villages of Choupel

Choupel 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 Choupel

Choupel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kaklur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sukma to Choupel is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Choupel is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Choupel

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

Health Facilities in Choupel

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

FAQs about Choupel