Chepagre - Zikzak, South West Garo Hills

Chepagre is a village situated in the Zikzak subdivision of South West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 20 km from Zikzak and around 85 km from Tura.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chepagre is 273888. The village falls under the 794115 pincode.

For political representation, the village falls under the Salmanpara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chepagre

According to the 2011 Census, Chepagre village had a total population of 427 people, including 224 males and 203 females, living in 84 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.75%, with male literacy at 72.78% and female literacy at 62.72%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 423.

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 Population427224203
Child Population (0–6 yrs)895534
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)423222201
Literate Population229123106
Illiterate Population19810197

Nearby Villages of Chepagre

Chepagre is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Chepagre

Public transport in the Chepagre is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tura to Chepagre is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chepagre

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Chepagre

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chepagre

Where is Chepagre located?

Chepagre village is located in Zikzak Subdivision, South West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, India.

What is the pincode of Chepagre?

The pincode of Chepagre is 794115.

What is the population of Chepagre?

Chepagre had a total population of 427, including 224 males and 203 females.

How many households are there in Chepagre?

Chepagre had 84 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chepagre?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chepagre was 67.75%. Male literacy was 72.78% and female literacy was 62.72%.