Chhapra - Isagarh, Ashoknagar

Chhapra is a village situated in the Isagarh tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Isagarh and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Ashoknagar. Chapra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhapra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhapra is 500061. The village covers a total geographical area of 1203 hectares and falls under the 473335 pincode. Isagarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Chhapra

According to the 2011 Census, Chhapra village had a total population of 2,449 people, including 1,306 males and 1,143 females, living in 420 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.21%, with male literacy at 82.26% and female literacy at 50.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 463, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 362.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhapra

Chhapra 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 Chhapra

Chhapra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badarwas, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 129.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Isagarh to Chhapra is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Chhapra is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhapra

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

Health Facilities in Chhapra

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

FAQs about Chhapra