Chapra - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Chapra is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.6 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Sitgram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chapra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chapra is 309642. The village covers a total geographical area of 86.83 hectares and falls under the 733134 pincode. Raigang is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Chapra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chapra

As per Census 2011, Chapra village has a total population of 745 people, consisting of 391 males and 354 females. The village has 148 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 504 literate and 241 illiterate residents. Additionally, 155 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population745391354
Child Population (0–6 yrs)916031
Scheduled Castes (SC)1557877
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population504276228
Illiterate Population241115126

Nearby Villages of Chapra

Chapra 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)
GhagraNorth-West1.13 km
TenraNorth-East1.20 km
PaikparaWest1.25 km
KrishnamuriSouth-West1.67 km
DwipnagarSouth-East1.90 km
ShitalpurNorth-West2.18 km
FazilpurNorth-West2.24 km
DumariaNorth2.33 km
Uttar GoalparaEast2.60 km
MachhailSouth-West2.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chapra

Chapra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhitkia, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raigang to Chapra is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chapra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Chapra

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

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

FAQs about Chapra

Where is Chapra located?

Chapra village is located in Raiganj Subdivision, Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chapra?

The Gram Panchayat of Chapra is Sitgram.

What is the pincode of Chapra?

The pincode of Chapra is 733134.

What is the population of Chapra?

Chapra has a total population of 745, including 391 males and 354 females.

How many households are there in Chapra?

There are 148 households in Chapra.

What is the literacy rate in Chapra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chapra is 67.65%. Male literacy is 70.59% and female literacy is 64.41%.