Chhapra - Chandla, Chhatarpur

Chhapra is a village situated in the Chandla tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandla and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Madhaupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhapra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhapra is 457602. The village covers a total geographical area of 411.82 hectares and falls under the 471515 pincode. Chandla is the nearest town, located about 9 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 Chandla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khajuraho Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chhapra

As per Census 2011, Chhapra village has a total population of 893 people, consisting of 481 males and 412 females. The village has 210 households and a sex ratio of 856 females per 1,000 males. There are 172 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 395 literate and 498 illiterate residents. Additionally, 262 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Singhpur Dumra, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandla to Chhapra is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Chhapra is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 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