Chaplasa - Kannod, Dewas

Chaplasa is a village situated in the Kannod tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kannod and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Chaplasa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaplasa is 473758. The village covers a total geographical area of 575.83 hectares and falls under the 455332 pincode. Kannod is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Chaplasa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dewas Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Chaplasa

According to the 2011 Census, Chaplasa village had a total population of 1,471 people, including 786 males and 685 females, living in 304 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.79%, with male literacy at 73.52% and female literacy at 52.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 127, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 705.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaplasa

Chaplasa 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 Chaplasa

Chaplasa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Palasner, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kannod to Chaplasa is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Chaplasa is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaplasa

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

Health Facilities in Chaplasa

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

FAQs about Chaplasa