Chapra

Chapra is a village located in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.6km away from Raiganj, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Chapra village. As per 2009 stats, Sitgram is the gram panchayat of Chapra village.

Here you can discover what makes Chapra unique in its vibrant Raiganj-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Chapra’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chapra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chapra is 309642. The village spans a total geographical area of 86.83 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733134. Raigang is nearest town to Chapra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chapra village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chapra

Population of Chapra

According to the 2011 Census, Chapra has a total population of about 745, with approximately 391 males and 354 females. The sex ratio is around 905 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 91 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 155 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population includes 1 person. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.65%, with male literacy at about 70.59% and female literacy near 64.41%. There are around 148 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chapra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chapra

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chapra. As per the 2011 stats, Chapra had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chapra

Knowing the nearby villages of Chapra helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chapra.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chapra