Chapra - Kaliganj, Nadia

Chapra is a village situated in the Kaliganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Debagram and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Kaliganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chapra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chapra is 321312. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.7 hectares and falls under the 741123 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chapra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kaliganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chapra

According to the 2011 Census, Chapra village had a total population of 785 people, including 404 males and 381 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.68%, with male literacy at 72.83% and female literacy at 68.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Chapra

Chapra 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 Chapra

Chapra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pagla Chandi, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Chapra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Chapra is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chapra

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

Health Facilities in Chapra

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

FAQs about Chapra