Chhapra - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Chhapra is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Dongerjhansi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhapra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhapra is 489767. The village covers a total geographical area of 348.1 hectares and falls under the 482003 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 28 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 Bargi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jabalpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chhapra

According to the 2011 Census, Chhapra village had a total population of 567 people, including 295 males and 272 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.22%, with male literacy at 77.25% and female literacy at 51.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 469.

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 Bhitoni, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Chhapra is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Chhapra is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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