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

According to the 2011 Census, Chhapra village had a total population of 893 people, including 481 males and 412 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.79%, with male literacy at 69.11% and female literacy at 38.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 262, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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 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