Chapaitanr - Jaipur, Purulia

Chapaitanr is a village situated in the Jaipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.5 km from Jaipur and around 51.6 km from Purulia. Upankahan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chapaitanr village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chapaitanr is 329870. The village covers a total geographical area of 180.83 hectares and falls under the 723201 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Chapaitanr

As per Census 2011, Chapaitanr village has a total population of 1,743 people, consisting of 896 males and 847 females. The village has 310 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 304 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 778 literate and 965 illiterate residents. Additionally, 166 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chapaitanr

Chapaitanr 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 Chapaitanr

Chapaitanr is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chas Road, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Chapaitanr is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Chapaitanr is about 51.6 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 Chapaitanr

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

Health Facilities in Chapaitanr

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

FAQs about Chapaitanr