Chapri village, Kashipur block | Pincode 723121

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Chapri is a village in Kashipur mandal, Purulia district, West Bengal, with a population of 759 across 170 households. The village has a literacy rate of 62.3% and is located at coordinates 23.369°N, 86.814°E.

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SUKLA MANDAL

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LGD code: 330719
Pincode: 723121
Post office: Adra
Population: 759
Households: 170
Literacy rate: 62.3%
Sex ratio: 879 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 364
Distance to district centre: 31 km
Distance to mandal centre: 4 km
Distance to Kolkata: 182 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 1093 km
Nearest railway station: Sirjam · 4 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, kamalpur · 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Chapri compares

By population, Chapri ranks #86 of 209 villages in Kashipur mandal.

Literacy rate

62.3%

+1.5% vs mandal average

Chapri: 62.3%
Kashipur mandal: 60.8%
Purulia district: 55.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

879

−85 vs mandal average

Chapri: 879
Kashipur mandal: 964

Household size

people per home

4.5

−0.5 vs mandal average

Chapri: 4.5
Kashipur mandal: 5.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Chapri at a glance

Chapri is a village of 759 people in 170 households (Census 2011) in Kashipur block, Purulia district, West Bengal, the 86th-largest of 209 villages in Kashipur block. Literacy is 62%, 2 points above the block average of 61% and the sex ratio is 879 women per 1,000 men. It lies 31 km from the Purulia district centre, 39 km from Aguri Band Punisol, the nearest town, 4 km from Sirjam railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 723121, served by Adra post office; the LGD village code is 330719. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, kamalpur, 8 km away. The sarpanch is SUKLA MANDAL, and the village votes in Kashipur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kamala Kanta Hansda. The population is estimated at 849 in 2026, up 12% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Chapri · this village	759	62%	—
Chapri · Mandu	680	52%	0 km N
Chapri · Bhawnathpur	3,385	57%	0 km N
Chapri · Musabani	971	55%	0 km N
Chapri · Nawadih	3,102	56%	0 km N
Chapri · Ghatshila	931	56%	0 km N
Chapri · Ramkanda	1,481	38%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Chapri

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 14
Power hours (winter): 19
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
All-weather road: No
Total area (ha): 246.86
Irrigated area (ha): 18
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Chapri

LGD code: 330719
Pincode: 723121
Post office: Adra
Population (Census 2011): 759
Population (projected 2026): 849
Households: 170
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 879
Literacy rate: 62.3%
Coordinates: 23.36929°N, 86.81403°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Purulia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kashipur
Member of Parliament: Jyotirmay Singh Mahato
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kamala Kanta Hansda
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SUKLA MANDAL
Block / Mandal: Kashipur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Purulia district level

Then & Now

Chapri — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

759

Census 2011 baseline

+11.9%

Population · 2026

849

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

170

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

—

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 759Census 2011
Households: 170Census 2011
Literacy rate: 62.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 879 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 8492026 proj. · +11.9% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 2,50,832MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 0MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Purulia district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Purulia district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Purulia district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Chapri

Mandal centre

Kashipur · ≈ 4.4 km

≈ 9 min by car · 11 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Purulia · ≈ 31 km

≈ 1 h 4 min by car · 1 h 16 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 22,193 people

Aguri Band Punisol · ≈ 39 km

≈ 1 h 20 min by car · 1 h 36 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata182 kmcapital
Hyderabad1093 km
Delhi1123 km
Chennai1336 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationSirjam4 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, kamalpur8 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India25 km
Petrol pumpPetrol pump26 km
CollegeBankura Unnayani Institute of Engineering28 km
Police stationBankura Mahila Thana30 km

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September 2026

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Debagada Police Seize 332 kg Ganja from Abandoned West Bengal Truck

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Village church attack raises West Bengal silence concerns

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Debagada Police Seize 332 kg Ganja from Abandoned West Bengal Truck
Pragativadiyesterday
Village church attack raises West Bengal silence concerns
Matters India3 days ago
Folk Arts of West Bengal, Dances, Music, Significance
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Low pressure likely over Bay of Bengal on Sep 11, heavy rain expected in parts of WB
The New Indian Express9 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Chapri

What is the pincode of Chapri?

The pincode of Chapri, Kashipur block, Purulia district, West Bengal is 723121. The post office is Adra.

Which post office delivers to Chapri?

Mail for Chapri is delivered through Adra post office, pincode 723121, in Kashipur block, Purulia district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Chapri located?

Chapri is a village in Kashipur block of Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Chapri as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chapri village has a population of 759 across 170 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Chapri?

The current sarpanch of Chapri gram panchayat is SUKLA MANDAL.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chapri in?

Chapri falls under the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency (PC #35) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chapri in?

Chapri falls under the Kashipur assembly constituency (AC #244) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Chapri?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chapri village is 62.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Chapri?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chapri village is 879 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chapri?

12 schemes currently match residents of Chapri, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Chapri from Purulia district centre?

Chapri is approximately 31 km (straight-line) from the centre of Purulia district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Chapri?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chapri village is 330719.

Which is the nearest town to Chapri?

Aguri Band Punisol (population 22,193, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 39 km from Chapri in a straight line.

How big is Chapri compared to other villages in Kashipur block?

Chapri ranks 86 of 209 villages in Kashipur block by Census 2011 population (759 residents).

How far is Chapri from Kolkata?

Chapri is about 182 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 236 km.

How far is Chapri from Hyderabad?

Chapri is about 1093 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1421 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Chapri?

Sirjam is the nearest railway station to Chapri, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Chapri?

Government Hospital, kamalpur is the nearest hospital or health centre to Chapri, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Chapri?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Chapri, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 32 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Chapri?

Petrol pump is the nearest petrol pump to Chapri, about 26 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 34 km.

Who is the MLA of Chapri?

Chapri falls under Kashipur assembly constituency (AC 244). The sitting MLA is Kamala Kanta Hansda (BJP).

Who is the MP for Chapri?

Chapri is in Purulia Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Jyotirmay Singh Mahato (BJP).

What is the population of Chapri in 2026?

Chapri is estimated at 849 people in 2026, up about 12% from 759 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Chapri in?

West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Chapri in Purulia district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Chapri?

SUKLA MANDAL is the sarpanch of Chapri gram panchayat, Kashipur block. See the sarpanch list of Kashipur block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-10
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)