Chepua - Manbazar - I, Purulia

Chepua is a village situated in the Manbazar - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.9 km from Manbazar and around 50.9 km from Purulia. Bhalubasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chepua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chepua is 332180. The village covers a total geographical area of 500.36 hectares and falls under the 723131 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

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

Population of Chepua

According to the 2011 Census, Chepua village had a total population of 2,209 people, including 1,090 males and 1,119 females, living in 440 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.99%, with male literacy at 80.45% and female literacy at 52.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128.

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

Nearby Villages of Chepua

Chepua 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 Chepua

Chepua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Chepua is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Chepua is about 50.9 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 Chepua

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

Health Facilities in Chepua

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

FAQs about Chepua