Chhapa - Ghatampur, Kanpur Nagar
Chhapa is a village situated in the Ghatampur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghatampur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Nagar. Sanchitpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhapa village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhapa is 150619. The village covers a total geographical area of 247 hectares and falls under the 209121 pincode. Ghatampur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Chhapa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghatampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Akbarpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Chhapa
Chhapa 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Chak Dargahi | South-West | 1.12 km |
| Sanchitpur | South-West | 1.36 km |
| Kakrahiya | North-West | 1.77 km |
| Dharampur Ghatampur | South | 1.92 km |
| Shambhuwa | East | 2.38 km |
| Narsinghpur | West | 2.69 km |
| Bakauli | North-West | 2.95 km |
| Khadesar | North-East | 3.05 km |
| Gosara | North-West | 3.39 km |
| Padri Lalpur | South-East | 3.69 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Chhapa
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chhapa. The nearest railway station is Patara, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghatampur to Chhapa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Chhapa is about 35 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 Chhapa
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chhapa village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Chhapa
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chhapa village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Chhapa
Where is Chhapa located?
Chhapa village is located in Ghatampur Tehsil, Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chhapa?
The Gram Panchayat of Chhapa is Sanchitpur.
What is the pincode of Chhapa?
The pincode of Chhapa is 209121.