Chapgawan Village - Maheshpur, Pakur

Chapgawan is a village situated in the Maheshpur subdivision of Pakur district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maheshpur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Pakaur. Dhramkhpra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chapgawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chapgawan is 360786. The village covers a total geographical area of 59 hectares and falls under the 816106 pincode.

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

Population of Chapgawan

As per Census 2011, Chapgawan village has a total population of 102 people, consisting of 52 males and 50 females. The village has 22 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 67 literate and 35 illiterate residents.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 102 52 50
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 15 6 9
Literate Population 67 36 31
Illiterate Population 35 16 19

Nearby Villages of Chapgawan

Chapgawan 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
GhansyampurNorth-East0.37 km
GokulnagarWest0.47 km
GarbariEast0.72 km
SohubilSouth-West0.91 km
KulbonaNorth0.95 km
Lakhipur BajotolaEast1.12 km
MaheshpurNorth-West1.31 km
SimpurEast1.32 km
PatkadangaNorth1.36 km
IlaspurNorth1.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chapgawan

Chapgawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Murarai, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.8 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No Available within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pakaur to Chapgawan is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chapgawan

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

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

Health Facilities in Chapgawan

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

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

FAQs about Chapgawan

Where is Chapgawan located?

Chapgawan village is located in Maheshpur Subdivision, Pakur district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chapgawan?

The Gram Panchayat of Chapgawan is Dhramkhpra.

What is the pincode of Chapgawan?

The pincode of Chapgawan is 816106.

What is the population of Chapgawan?

Chapgawan has a total population of 102, including 52 males and 50 females.

How many households are there in Chapgawan?

There are 22 households in Chapgawan.

What is the literacy rate in Chapgawan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chapgawan is 65.69%. Male literacy is 69.23% and female literacy is 62.00%.