Chapri - Kashipur, Purulia

Chapri is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 23.8 km from Kashipur and around 48.6 km from Purulia. Barrah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chapri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chapri is 330719. The village covers a total geographical area of 246.86 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. R. N. Pur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Chapri

According to the 2011 Census, Chapri village had a total population of 759 people, including 404 males and 355 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.78%, with male literacy at 82.79% and female literacy at 60.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 502, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 246.

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

Nearby Villages of Chapri

Chapri 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 Chapri

Chapri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sirjam, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from R. N. Pur to Chapri is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Chapri is about 48.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chapri

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

Health Facilities in Chapri

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

FAQs about Chapri