Chapapara - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Chapapara is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 88.2 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Kalikamora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chapapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chapapara is 310377. The village covers a total geographical area of 43.92 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Chapapara

As per Census 2011, Chapapara village has a total population of 270 people, consisting of 145 males and 125 females. The village has 63 households and a sex ratio of 862 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 147 literate and 123 illiterate residents. Additionally, 201 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 42 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chapapara are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chapapara

Chapapara 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 Chapapara

Chapapara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Chapapara is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Chapapara is about 88.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chapapara

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

Health Facilities in Chapapara

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

FAQs about Chapapara