Chapra

Chapra is a Town and Subdivision in Nadia District of West Bengal. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Chapra Block (CD) is 02305. Total area of chapra subdivision is 301 km² including 297.35 km² rural area and 4.12 km² urban area. Chapra subdivision has a population of 3,10,652 peoples, out of which urban population is 14,123 while rural population is 2,96,529. Chapra has a sex ratio of approximately 944 females for every 1,000 males. Chapra subdivision has a population density of 1030 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 69,598 houses in the sub-district, including 3,268 urban houses and 66,330 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 59.94% population of chapra subdivision is literate, out of which 61.79% males and 57.97% females are literate.

List of Villages in Chapra Subdivision

Chapra Subdivision has a total of 84 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Chapra Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Chapra Subdivision

The population profile of Chapra Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Chapra's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Chapra Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.