Chapria - Golamunda, Kalahandi

Chapria is a village situated in the Golamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Kegaon and around 80 km from Bhawanipatna. Chapria village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chapria is 423645. The village covers a total geographical area of 647 hectares and falls under the 766016 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

Chapria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Junagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chapria

According to the 2011 Census, Chapria village had a total population of 2,878 people, including 1,470 males and 1,408 females, living in 731 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.57%, with male literacy at 69.32% and female literacy at 40.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 734, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 265.

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

Nearby Villages of Chapria

Chapria 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 Chapria

Chapria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Chapria is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Chapria is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chapria

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

Health Facilities in Chapria

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

FAQs about Chapria