Chapgar - Maynaguri, Jalpaiguri

Chapgar is a village situated in the Maynaguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maynaguri and around 23.2 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Amguri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chapgar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chapgar is 307549. The village covers a total geographical area of 535.81 hectares and falls under the 735224 pincode. Maynaguri is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Chapgar

According to the 2011 Census, Chapgar village had a total population of 2,804 people, including 1,454 males and 1,350 females, living in 606 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.86%, with male literacy at 82.02% and female literacy at 69.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,597.

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

Nearby Villages of Chapgar

Chapgar 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 Chapgar

Chapgar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Betgara, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maynaguri to Chapgar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Chapgar is about 23.2 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 Chapgar

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

Health Facilities in Chapgar

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

FAQs about Chapgar