Chapta - Pandua, Hooghly

Chapta is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.9 km from Pandua and around 24.7 km from Chinsura. Shikhirachanpta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chapta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chapta is 324878. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.30663216 hectares and falls under the 712147 pincode. Tribeni is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Chapta

As per Census 2011, Chapta village has a total population of 2,563 people, consisting of 1,294 males and 1,269 females. The village has 641 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 265 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,694 literate and 869 illiterate residents. Additionally, 854 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 600 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chapta

Chapta 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 Chapta

Chapta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khanyan, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tribeni to Chapta is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Chapta is about 24.7 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chapta

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

Health Facilities in Chapta

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

FAQs about Chapta