Chapla - Khoyrasol, Birbhum

Chapla is a village situated in the Khoyrasol subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khoyrasol and around 45.7 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Panchra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chapla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chapla is 318416. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.92 hectares and falls under the 731125 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Chapla

According to the 2011 Census, Chapla village had a total population of 665 people, including 372 males and 293 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 788 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.64%, with male literacy at 88.57% and female literacy at 73.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 654.

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

Nearby Villages of Chapla

Chapla 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 Chapla

Chapla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panchra, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Chapla is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Chapla is about 45.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chapla

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

Health Facilities in Chapla

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

FAQs about Chapla