Chenpura - Meghnagar, Jhabua

Chenpura is a village situated in the Meghnagar tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meghnagar and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Chenpura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chenpura is 504537. The village covers a total geographical area of 531.61 hectares and falls under the 457777 pincode. Thandla is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Chenpura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chenpura

According to the 2011 Census, Chenpura village had a total population of 1,822 people, including 882 males and 940 females, living in 311 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.25%, with male literacy at 53.78% and female literacy at 41.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,813.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,822882940
Child Population (0–6 yrs)368207161
Scheduled Castes (SC)211
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,813876937
Literate Population687363324
Illiterate Population1,135519616

Nearby Villages of Chenpura

Chenpura 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JaratSouth-East1.34 km
RangpuraNorth-East1.62 km
ShivgarhNorth-West2.08 km
GaneshpuraNorth2.26 km
RajpuraSouth2.51 km
GopalpuraSouth-West2.88 km
Guda ChhotaWest2.96 km
MahudaNorth-West3.06 km
SemalpadaNorth-East4.07 km
HatyadeliSouth4.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chenpura

Chenpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Thandla Rd, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thandla to Chenpura is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Chenpura is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chenpura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Chenpura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Chenpura

Where is Chenpura located?

Chenpura village is located in Meghnagar Tehsil, Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chenpura?

Chenpura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chenpura?

The pincode of Chenpura is 457777.

What is the population of Chenpura?

Chenpura had a total population of 1,822, including 882 males and 940 females.

How many households are there in Chenpura?

Chenpura had 311 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chenpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chenpura was 47.25%. Male literacy was 53.78% and female literacy was 41.59%.