Chaparhat - Sahjanwa, Gorakhpur

Chaparhat is a village situated in the Sahjanwa tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahjanwa and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Rampur Malauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaparhat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaparhat is 185377. The village covers a total geographical area of 202.08 hectares and falls under the 273209 pincode. Gorakhpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Chaparhat

According to the 2011 Census, Chaparhat village had a total population of 1,276 people, including 674 males and 602 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.37%, with male literacy at 77.43% and female literacy at 52.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 649.

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 Population1,276674602
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19610789
Scheduled Castes (SC)649359290
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population706439267
Illiterate Population570235335

Nearby Villages of Chaparhat

Chaparhat 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)
MahuadadEast1.12 km
BasantpurNorth-West1.17 km
BongaWest1.23 km
Rampur MalauliNorth1.45 km
KandraiSouth-East1.62 km
DomarghatSouth1.65 km
KevatahalNorth-West1.75 km
Kura BharatSouth-West1.91 km
GondaSouth-West2.29 km
Khoria Urf BhitiNorth-West2.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chaparhat

Chaparhat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Domingarh, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gorakhpur to Chaparhat is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Chaparhat is about 28 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 Chaparhat

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Chaparhat

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Chaparhat

Where is Chaparhat located?

Chaparhat village is located in Sahjanwa Tehsil, Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chaparhat?

The Gram Panchayat of Chaparhat is Rampur Malauli.

What is the pincode of Chaparhat?

The pincode of Chaparhat is 273209.

What is the population of Chaparhat?

Chaparhat had a total population of 1,276, including 674 males and 602 females.

How many households are there in Chaparhat?

Chaparhat had 214 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chaparhat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chaparhat was 65.37%. Male literacy was 77.43% and female literacy was 52.05%.