Chapri - Ramkanda, Garhwa

Chapri is a village situated in the Ramkanda subdivision of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramkanda and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Garhwa. Harhe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chapri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chapri is 347914. The village covers a total geographical area of 466 hectares and falls under the 822110 pincode.

Chapri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chapri

As per Census 2011, Chapri village has a total population of 1,481 people, consisting of 752 males and 729 females. The village has 297 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 312 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 568 literate and 913 illiterate residents. Additionally, 776 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 242 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,481752729
Child Population (0–6 yrs)312158154
Scheduled Castes (SC)776391385
Scheduled Tribes (ST)242116126
Literate Population568353215
Illiterate Population913399514

Nearby Villages of Chapri

Chapri 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)
HarheWest1.73 km
KasmarSouth2.32 km
SabaneSouth-East2.78 km
UdaypurEast3.29 km
GasedagSouth-West3.65 km
KuttiSouth-West3.79 km
ChatakmanWest3.87 km
GaurgaraNorth-West3.89 km
DahoSouth-East4.40 km
BoriNorth-West5.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chapri

Public transport in the Chapri is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Daltonganj, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 131.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Garhwa to Chapri is about 40 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 Chapri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Chapri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chapri

Where is Chapri located?

Chapri village is located in Ramkanda Subdivision, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chapri?

The Gram Panchayat of Chapri is Harhe.

What is the pincode of Chapri?

The pincode of Chapri is 822110.

What is the population of Chapri?

Chapri has a total population of 1,481, including 752 males and 729 females.

How many households are there in Chapri?

There are 297 households in Chapri.

What is the literacy rate in Chapri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chapri is 38.35%. Male literacy is 46.94% and female literacy is 29.49%.