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

According to the 2011 Census, Chapra village had a total population of 745 people, including 391 males and 354 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.06%, with male literacy at 83.38% and female literacy at 70.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 155, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Chapra