Chaplarkhop - Mathurapur - II, South 24 Parganas

Chaplarkhop is a village situated in the Mathurapur - II subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.6 km from Baribhanga Abad and around 70.8 km from Alipore. Dighirpar-bakultala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaplarkhop village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaplarkhop is 335181. The village covers a total geographical area of 775.38 hectares and falls under the 743354 pincode. Jaynagar is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Chaplarkhop

As per Census 2011, Chaplarkhop village has a total population of 4,088 people, consisting of 2,076 males and 2,012 females. The village has 870 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 527 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,979 literate and 1,109 illiterate residents. Additionally, 122 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,0882,0762,012
Child Population (0–6 yrs)527266261
Scheduled Castes (SC)1225963
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population2,9791,6111,368
Illiterate Population1,109465644

Nearby Villages of Chaplarkhop

Chaplarkhop 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GhatbakultalaNorth2.19 km
Jogendra NagarNorth-West2.77 km
Banshtala BaraghariWest2.87 km
Dighirpar BakultalaNorth-East2.99 km
KaorakhaliSouth3.00 km
PiprakhaliSouth-West3.59 km
Abad BhagabanpurNorth-West3.82 km
PaylabhagabanpurWest3.99 km
AmirpurWest4.26 km
Dakshin RaypurSouth4.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chaplarkhop

Chaplarkhop is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Madhabpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaynagar to Chaplarkhop is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Chaplarkhop is about 70.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaplarkhop

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chaplarkhop

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chaplarkhop

Where is Chaplarkhop located?

Chaplarkhop village is located in Mathurapur - II Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chaplarkhop?

The Gram Panchayat of Chaplarkhop is Dighirpar-bakultala.

What is the pincode of Chaplarkhop?

The pincode of Chaplarkhop is 743354.

What is the population of Chaplarkhop?

Chaplarkhop has a total population of 4,088, including 2,076 males and 2,012 females.

How many households are there in Chaplarkhop?

There are 870 households in Chaplarkhop.

What is the literacy rate in Chaplarkhop?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chaplarkhop is 72.87%. Male literacy is 77.60% and female literacy is 67.99%.