Quick answer
Chhapra is a gram panchayat in Gunnaur block of Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 56002, PIN code 243751). It has 2 villages: Chhapra, Kanhua Khera. The Gram Pradhan is Bhoori. It is in Gunnaur assembly constituency (MLA: Ramkhiladi Singh, Samajwadi Party) and Badaun Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Aditya Yadav). It is about 28 km south of Sambhal district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Dhanari (3.6 km).
About Chhapra Gram Panchayat
You’ll find Chhapra (छपरा) Gram Panchayat in Gunnaur block of Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh, under Gunnaur tehsil and the Moradabad Division. Its LGD (Local Government Directory) code is 56002.
The panchayat has 2 revenue villages (Chhapra and Kanhua Khera). They share one Gram Sabha, one Gram Pradhan and one panchayat secretary.
From Sambhal headquarters, Chhapra is about 28 km away to the south (straight-line distance). It’s about 7.4 km north-east of the middle of Gunnaur block. The nearest railway station is Dhanari, about 3.6 km away.
Chhapra is one of 58 gram panchayats in Gunnaur block and 556 in Sambhal district. For elections, Chhapra falls in the Gunnaur Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Badaun Lok Sabha constituency.
For most village paperwork, such as a family register copy, a birth certificate or an MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card, start with the panchayat secretary. Income, caste and land papers go through Gunnaur tehsil.
Chhapra at a glance
| Name | Chhapra / छपरा |
|---|---|
| Type | Gram Panchayat |
| LGD code | 56002 |
| Block | Gunnaur |
| Tehsil | Gunnaur |
| District | Sambhal |
| Division | Moradabad Division |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Villages | 2 |
| Assembly Constituency | Gunnaur |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Badaun |
| Gram Pradhan | Bhoori |
| MLA | Ramkhiladi Singh (Samajwadi Party) |
| MP | Aditya Yadav (Samajwadi Party) |
| PIN code | 243751 |
| Coordinates | 28.3288° N, 78.5462° E (approximate) |
| Schools | 1 |
| Polling Centres | 1 |
| Panchayat Secretary | Mahesh Kumar |
Map of Chhapra
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Chhapra LGD code and PIN code
| LGD code | |
|---|---|
| PIN code | |
| DIGIPIN (reference point) |
The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN 395-977-798J. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character address grid for the whole country. This code marks the panchayat's mapped centre, not a particular house or office.
The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is a permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district. eGramSwaraj, nrega.nic.in and many other portals look places up by it, so keep it handy when you fill in an online form.
Villages in Chhapra Gram Panchayat
Chhapra Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue villages, listed below with Hindi spellings and LGD/Census codes. Search by village code to find your village quickly on portals such as UP Bhulekh, eGramSwaraj or the PMAY-G beneficiary list.
| Village | Name in Hindi | Village code |
|---|---|---|
| Chhapra | छपरा | 127299 |
| Kanhua Khera | – | 127300 |
Population of Chhapra
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Sambhal district, where Chhapra is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:
| Indicator | Sambhal |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 51.3% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 24.1% |
| Institutional births | 74.2% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 83.0% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 51.6% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 51.3% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 38.2% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 72.8% |
| Households with electricity | 91.9% |
| Households with health insurance | 13.7% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 100.0% |
Work and livelihood
Sambhal district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Horn and bone handicrafts. If you work in this trade in Chhapra, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.
Most families in and around Chhapra mix small-scale farming with livestock, local trade and seasonal wage work. Since July 2026, VB-G RAM G (which replaced MGNREGA) guarantees each household at least 125 days of work a year on village works such as ponds, roads and plantations. The gram panchayat issues the job cards, and wages go straight into bank or post office accounts.
Administration
Under the Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1947, Chhapra is run by its elected Gram Pradhan, the Up-Pradhan and the ward members. The Gram Sabha, made up of all adult voters, approves the yearly plan and the list of scheme beneficiaries. The Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) sent by the Gunnaur block office keeps the Parivar Register (family register), the accounts and the birth and death register.
Every gram panchayat in Uttar Pradesh has to form 6 committees: Planning and Development Committee (chaired by the Pradhan), Education Committee, Construction Works Committee, Health and Welfare Committee, Administrative Committee and Water Management Committee. The Gram Sabha has to meet at least twice a year (after the Kharif and Rabi harvests). It goes over the accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP), which is then uploaded on eGramSwaraj. Any voter of the village can attend and ask questions.
| Office | Where | Handles |
|---|---|---|
| Gram Pradhan | Chhapra | Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection |
| Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) | Chhapra / Gunnaur | Family register, birth & death registration, records |
| Lekhpal | Gunnaur Tehsil | Land records, khatauni, income/caste verification |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Gunnaur | Rural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing |
| ADO (Panchayat) | Gunnaur | Panchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat |
| Tehsildar / SDM | Gunnaur | Certificates, mutation, revenue courts |
| District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) | Sambhal | Oversight of all gram panchayats in the district |
| District Magistrate (DM) | Sambhal | Overall district administration and grievance redressal |
Chhapra Pradhan, MLA and MP
The Gram Pradhan of Chhapra is Bhoori. Contact details for the Gram Pradhan and the panchayat secretary are under office-bearers and contacts.
A Gram Pradhan is elected for five years. The Gram Pradhan calls Gram Sabha meetings, decides with the panchayat how 15th Finance Commission and State Finance Commission grants are spent on drains, lanes, hand pumps, street lights and similar works, and recommends people for pensions, housing and ration cards.
MLA, Gunnaur
| Party | Samajwadi Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2022 general election |
| Votes received | 1,23,373 |
| Vote share | 51.3% |
| Winning margin | 29,119 |
| Runner-up | Ajeet Kumar Urf Raju Yadav |
Source: Election Commission of India, Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha 2022 results, 2022-03-10
MP, Badaun
| Party | Samajwadi Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2024 Lok Sabha election |
| Votes received | 5,01,855 |
| Vote share | 46.0% |
| Winning margin | 34,991 |
| Runner-up | Durvijay Singh Shakya |
Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04
Your MLA speaks for the area in the state assembly and can recommend roads, school buildings and similar works from the MLA Local Area Development fund. Your MP speaks for it in the Lok Sabha and can recommend works under MPLADS.
Chhapra Pradhan: name, secretary and contact
The Gram Pradhan listed for Chhapra is Bhoori; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Mahesh Kumar.
| Postal address | Gunnaur, 243751 |
|---|
The panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 5 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 8 other panchayats, so check which day they sit in Chhapra before you go.
Source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026. Wrong or outdated? Report a correction · Want a number removed?
Women's representation in Chhapra
Under Article 243D of the Constitution, at least one-third of panchayat seats, including the post of Pradhan, are reserved for women, and the reserved seats rotate from one election to the next.
- Women among ward members
- 45%2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department
5 of the 11 ward members of Chhapra are women (45%, slightly ahead of the block's 43%). 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department
Panchayat elections
In the 2021 panchayat election, 8 candidates stood for the unreserved Pradhan's seat in Chhapra. Pavitra won with 27% of the votes, 54 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
| Election | Seat reserved for | Pradhan elected | Winner's votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Unreserved | Pavitra | 27%, won by 54 votes |
| 2015 | Women | Bhoori | 38% |
| 2010 | Other Backward Classes | Kamlesh | – |
| 2005 | Scheduled Caste women | Kaila Devi | – |
Results are from the State Election Commission's published figures. Elections before 2021 are matched to today's panchayat by name, and some boundaries have changed since. We don't name losing candidates.
Polling booths (polling centres) in Chhapra
In panchayat elections, voters of Chhapra vote at the polling centre listed below, as notified by the State Election Commission, Uttar Pradesh. Polling centres are usually set up in government school buildings, so this list also points you to public buildings in the panchayat.
| Name |
|---|
| Prathamik Pathashala Chhapara प्राथमिक पाठशाला छपरा |
If you’re 18 or older, you can register as a voter by filling Form 6 on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app, or through your Booth Level Officer (BLO). The voter list for panchayat elections is made separately by the State Election Commission, so before a panchayat poll check your name on sec.up.nic.in or ask at the block office.
How Chhapra scores on the Panchayat Advancement Index
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) gives every gram panchayat a score from 0 to 100 on nine themes of the Localised Sustainable Development Goals. It uses about 150 indicators that panchayats report and block and district officials check.
- PAI score
- 45.2/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Chhapra scored 45.2 out of 100, ranking 42nd of 58 panchayats in Gunnaur block (slightly behind the block average of 50.5). 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
That puts it in the "Aspirant" band (Achiever 90+, Front Runner 75–90, Performer 60–75, Aspirant 40–60, Beginner below 40).
Scores on the nine development themes
Chhapra does best on “Good governance” (74.0) and worst on “Clean and green panchayat” (14.6). That 59-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 5 of the nine theme scores are above the Gunnaur block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Chhapra
Schools in Chhapra, going by the records we have:
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Prathamik Pathashala Chhapara प्राथमिक पाठशाला छपरा | Primary school |
Government primary and upper-primary schools around Chhapra come under the block education officer (BEO) of Gunnaur. Admission is free, and children get textbooks, uniforms and the PM POSHAN mid-day meal. To get a child into a private school under the RTE 25% quota, apply in the state’s online admission window. Scholarships for class 9 and above are on scholarship.up.gov.in.
Hospitals and health centres near Chhapra
If someone in Chhapra needs care, the ASHA can arrange free transport for pregnant women under Janani Suraksha Yojana. Dial 108 for an emergency ambulance or 102 for mother and child transport. Eligible families can get an Ayushman card (PM-JAY) at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or through the ASHA; it covers cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh a year in empanelled hospitals in Sambhal and elsewhere.
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Chhapra
The PIN code for Chhapra is most likely 243751, served by Dhanari Post Office. The nearest post offices are listed below. At any of them you can open an India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) account, Sukanya Samriddhi, PPF or a recurring deposit, and the village postman can do Aadhaar-based cash withdrawals at your door.
| Name | Type | PIN code | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhanari | Post Office | 243751 | 3.4 km |
| Khalilpur | Post Office | 243751 | 3.6 km |
| Harphari | Post Office | 243751 | 7.6 km |
Bank branches near Chhapra
These branches are in the PIN-code areas nearest the panchayat (distances are approximate, measured to the PIN-code centre). Use the IFSC code for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS transfers.
| Bank | Name | IFSC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | Babrala | CNRB0019442 | 6.2 km |
| HDFC Bank | Babrala | HDFC0010812 | 6.2 km |
| State Bank of India | Babrala | SBIN0016437 | 6.2 km |
| Canara Bank | Rajpura | CNRB0019239 | 8.0 km |
| Canara Bank | Gawan | CNRB0019240 | 8.0 km |
See all bank branches in Gunnaur block
If you don’t have a bank account, you can open a zero-balance Jan Dhan account with just your Aadhaar at any of these branches or through the village Bank Mitra (business correspondent). A Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) can help with online applications for certificates, pensions, PM-KISAN, Ayushman cards, electricity bills and more, for a small fixed fee.
How to reach Chhapra
The easiest way to reach Chhapra by train is via Dhanari, about 3.6 km away (NR zone). From the station, shared autos, e-rickshaws and buses run to Gunnaur and nearby villages.
The nearest airport is Moradabad Airport, about 66 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sambhal headquarters | District | 28 km | south |
| Gunnaur block (centre) | Block | 7.4 km | north-east |
| Dhanari (DN) | Railway Station | 3.6 km | west |
| Pathakpur (PHX) | Railway Station | 5.7 km | north-east |
| Bhakrauli (BHKL) | Railway Station | 7.4 km | west |
| Moradabad Airport | Airport | 66 km | north-east |
| Bareilly Air Force Station | Airport | 89 km | east |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Chhapra is from everyday services
Straight-line distances from the panchayat's mapped centre to the nearest facility of each kind. By road, expect them to be 20–40% longer.
- Nearest bank branch
- 6.2 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
- Nearest railway station
- 3.6 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
A railway station is only about 3.6 km away (Dhanari). CalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest bank branch is about 6.2 km away, closer than the Gunnaur block average of 8.3 km. The nearest post office is about 3.4 km away, farther than the block average of 2.3 km.
Places near Chhapra
The Gram Panchayats closest to Chhapra, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Gram Panchayat | Block | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afjalpur | Gunnaur | 1.2 km | north-east |
| Manakpur | Gunnaur | 2.1 km | west |
| Kalha | Gunnaur | 2.3 km | south |
| Chaturbhanpur | Rajpura | 2.5 km | north-west |
| Jairam Nagar | Gunnaur | 2.9 km | south-west |
| Mahora Lakhupura | Panwasa | 3.0 km | north |
| Khajura | Gunnaur | 3.1 km | east |
| Kishanpur Shyampur | Gunnaur | 3.5 km | west |
Other Gram Panchayats in Gunnaur
Citizen services: how to get things done
Parivar Register (family register)
- To add a member to the Parivar Register (family register) of Chhapra or correct a name, go to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) with Aadhaar and proof of birth.
- For a certified copy, apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in).
Birth and death certificates
- Report a birth or death in the village to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) within 21 days; they are the registrar for rural areas. If a baby is born in a hospital, the hospital registers the birth.
- Download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. If you register after 21 days, you may need an affidavit and an order from the Tehsildar / SDM.
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- Apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
- The application goes to Gunnaur Tehsil. The Lekhpal checks it in the village and the Revenue Inspector (Kanungo) sends the report on.
- The Tehsildar / SDM issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.
Khatauni (land record) and Dakhil-Kharij (mutation)
- On UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), choose district Sambhal, Tehsil Gunnaur and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Khatauni.
- You can get a certified copy at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or the Tehsil office. Check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case on Revenue court case status (Vaad) (vaad.up.nic.in).
Ration card
- To get a new ration card or add family members, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC). The card is made out in the name of the eldest woman of the household.
- In villages, Gunnaur block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
Old-age, widow and disability pension
- Apply online on Social pension portal (SSPY) (sspy-up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC). Attach proof of age (or of your spouse’s death, or of disability), an income certificate, Aadhaar and your bank passbook.
- In villages, the Gunnaur Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.
MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work
- Apply for a job card at Chhapra gram panchayat with photos and Aadhaar of the adult members of the household. An old MGNREGA job card with e-KYC done stays valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Card is issued.
- Ask for work in writing and keep the receipt. You now have a right to at least 125 days a year, and if work doesn’t come in the set time, you’re entitled to an unemployment allowance. Check attendance and wage payments on nrega.nic.in with your job card number.
Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)
- Complain about any government service on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call 1076. It goes to the officer responsible, and you can track what happens online.
- To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Gunnaur block. Works and payments are also listed on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Portals and procedures change, so check with the office before you apply. If a link has moved, look for the service by name on the portal's home page.
Government schemes for residents of Chhapra
Households in Chhapra can apply for the schemes below, covering housing, work, farming, pensions, health, education and support for women. Each one shows the local office where you apply.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)
Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.
| Benefit | ₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus rural job scheme wages (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and a Swachh Bharat toilet) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Houseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the Gunnaur block office |
Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA)
From 1 July 2026 this Act replaces MGNREGA. Every rural household can get at least 125 days of paid unskilled work a year on works the Gram Sabha approves, such as ponds, roads, plantations and farm bunds. Old e-KYC'd MGNREGA job cards stay valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued.
| Benefit | At least 125 days of work a year at the notified wage, paid weekly or within 15 days into your bank or post office account |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the Gunnaur block office |
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 directly to the bank accounts of land-holding farmer families.
| Benefit | ₹6,000 per year in three instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Farmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the Gunnaur block office |
Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman card)
Cashless hospital treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at empanelled government and private hospitals; all citizens aged 70+ are also covered.
| Benefit | Health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | SECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+ |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online |
Free ration under NFSA / PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
Free foodgrains every month through fair price shops: 5 kg per person for priority households and 35 kg per family for Antyodaya cards.
| Benefit | Free wheat/rice every month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Households holding a Priority Household (PHH) or Antyodaya (AAY) ration card |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Gunnaur block office |
Old Age Pension (Vridhavastha Pension), Uttar Pradesh
Monthly pension for elderly people from low-income families, paid quarterly into their bank account.
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Age 60+ and family income within the notified rural limit |
| Where to apply | online, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Gunnaur block office |
Destitute Women (Widow) Pension, Uttar Pradesh
Monthly pension for widowed women aged 18 or above from low-income families.
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Widowed women 18+ within the notified income limit |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Divyang (Disability) Pension, Uttar Pradesh
Monthly maintenance grant for persons with 40% or more disability from low-income families.
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Disability of 40%+ (medical certificate / UDID) within the income limit |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (household toilet)
Incentive to build an individual household toilet, plus solid and liquid waste management works in villages under ODF Plus.
| Benefit | ₹12,000 incentive for a household toilet |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Rural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories) |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary, the Gunnaur block office and online |
Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal
Functional household tap connection providing safe drinking water to every rural home, managed with the village water and sanitation committee.
| Benefit | Free household tap connection |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All rural households |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary |
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)
Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.
| Benefit | Free LPG connection, first refill and stove |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Adult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana
Staged cash support for girls from birth to graduation, paid in six instalments to encourage health and education of the girl child.
| Benefit | Up to ₹25,000 in six instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Girls of UP families with annual income up to ₹3 lakh (max. two daughters per family) |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
Maternity benefit for pregnant and lactating mothers to compensate wage loss and support nutrition.
| Benefit | ₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second child is a girl |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Pregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees) |
| Where to apply | the Anganwadi centre and online |
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (zero-balance account)
Basic savings bank account with no minimum balance, RuPay debit card with accident insurance and overdraft facility.
| Benefit | Zero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
Terrain and climate of Chhapra
- Elevation
- 187 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 850 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER
Chhapra sits about 187 metres above sea level, close to the Sambhal district average of 193 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model
On long-term averages, the area around Chhapra gets roughly 850 mm of rain a year, 84% of it between June and September, slightly below the Uttar Pradesh average of 970 mm. The surrounding land is gently undulating, with heights within 2 km varying by about 15 m. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 49°C, while January nights cool to around 0°C.
Land cover around Chhapra
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 85%
- Tree cover 8.0%
- Built-up land 2.8%
- Grass and scrub 4.0%
Farming dominates here: satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 85% of the land within roughly 2 km of Chhapra under crops, 3% built up and 8% under trees. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021
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Chhapra Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions
In which block, tehsil and district is Chhapra Gram Panchayat?
Who is the Gram Pradhan of Chhapra Gram Panchayat?
Bhoori is the Gram Pradhan of Chhapra Gram Panchayat; phone 9457185933 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).
Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Chhapra?
Pavitra won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Chhapra with 334 votes (27% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Bhoori, though, so the post may have changed hands since.
How many villages are there in Chhapra Gram Panchayat?
Chhapra Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue villages: Chhapra and Kanhua Khera.
Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Chhapra reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Chhapra was unreserved, so anyone could stand. Before that: 2005 (Scheduled Caste women), 2010 (Other Backward Classes) and 2015 (women). Reservation is decided afresh before every panchayat election, so it can change next time.
What was the winning margin in the 2021 Gram Pradhan election of Chhapra?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Chhapra beat the runner-up by 54 votes (4.4% of valid votes). There were 8 candidates in the race, and 1,217 valid votes were cast.
Who was the Gram Pradhan of Chhapra before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Chhapra went to Bhoori (2015), Kamlesh (2010) and Kaila Devi (2005). We matched these older results to today’s panchayat by name, and some boundaries have changed since, so treat them as a guide.
What was the voter turnout in Chhapra in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Chhapra was 88% in the 2015 panchayat election.
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How many ward members are there in Chhapra Gram Panchayat?
Chhapra Gram Panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 5 of them women (45%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.
Who is the panchayat secretary of Chhapra?
Mahesh Kumar is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Chhapra; phone 9837683955 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 9 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they’re in Chhapra.
Which assembly constituency does Chhapra come under?
Chhapra comes under the Gunnaur Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Chhapra?
The MLA for Gunnaur is Ramkhiladi Singh (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 1,23,373 votes (51.3%) and won by 29,119 votes.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chhapra in?
Chhapra is in the Badaun Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Chhapra?
The Member of Parliament for Badaun is Aditya Yadav (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,01,855 votes (46.0%) and won by 34,991 votes.
What is the LGD code of Chhapra Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Chhapra Gram Panchayat is 56002. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.
What is the PIN code of Chhapra?
The PIN code for Chhapra is usually 243751. The nearest post office is Dhanari (PIN 243751), about 3.4 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Gunnaur, 243751.
What is the DIGIPIN of Chhapra?
The DIGIPIN for Chhapra is 395-977-798J. It marks the centre of the panchayat on the map, not any particular house or office. DIGIPIN is India Post’s 10-character digital address code.
How far is Chhapra from Sambhal?
Chhapra is about 28 km south of Sambhal district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Gunnaur block, it is about 7.4 km north-east.
Which is the nearest railway station to Chhapra?
The nearest railway station to Chhapra is Dhanari (DN), about 3.6 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Pathakpur (PHX), 5.7 km; Bhakrauli (BHKL), 7.4 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Chhapra?
The nearest airport to Chhapra is Moradabad Airport (MZS), about 66 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Bareilly Air Force Station (BEK), about 89 km away.
Which is the nearest bank to Chhapra, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Chhapra is Canara Bank, Babrala (IFSC CNRB0019442), roughly 6.2 km away. Other branches nearby: HDFC Bank, Babrala (IFSC HDFC0010812) and State Bank of India, Babrala (IFSC SBIN0016437). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.
Where are the polling centres of Chhapra?
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Chhapra: Prathamik Pathashala Chhapara.
Which schools are there in Chhapra?
There is 1 government school building on record in Chhapra: Prathamik Pathashala Chhapara. The list draws partly on polling-centre records, so it may not include every school.
Which gram panchayats are near Chhapra?
The closest gram panchayats to Chhapra, as the crow flies, are Afjalpur (1.2 km), Manakpur (2.1 km), Kalha (2.3 km), Chaturbhanpur (2.5 km) and Jairam Nagar (2.9 km).
How can I complain about work in Chhapra Gram Panchayat?
Start by raising it at the Gram Sabha meeting. If that doesn’t work, give a written complaint to the ADO (Panchayat) at Gunnaur block, or file it on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call helpline 1076. Keep the receipt or complaint number safe. You can check what the panchayat has spent on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Where can residents of Chhapra get land records (Khatauni)?
Go to UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), pick district Sambhal and Tehsil Gunnaur, then your village, to see the Khatauni. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Gunnaur Tehsil office.
How do I get a birth certificate or Parivar Register (family register) copy in Chhapra?
In Chhapra, the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) registers births and deaths and also keeps the Parivar Register (family register). Report a birth or death in the village to them within 21 days, with Aadhaar and proof; after that the paperwork gets longer. You can then download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. For a certified Parivar Register (family register) copy, apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in).
How do I apply for an income, caste or domicile certificate in Chhapra?
Apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. For Chhapra, the Lekhpal of Gunnaur tehsil checks the application and the Tehsildar / SDM issues the certificate. Keep the application number; you’ll need it to track the status.
How do I apply for a ration card or pension in Chhapra?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Gunnaur block officials check rural applications. For old-age, widow or disability pension, apply online on Social pension portal (SSPY) (sspy-up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Gunnaur verifies it. The pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.
How can I check the MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card list or PM Awas (Gramin) list of Chhapra?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Sambhal, block Gunnaur and panchayat Chhapra to see job cards, work done and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. New names get added through the Gram Sabha and the Gunnaur block office. MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026, and e-KYC’d job cards stay valid until the new cards are issued.
When does the Gram Sabha of Chhapra meet?
The Gram Sabha of Chhapra must meet at least twice a year (after the Kharif and Rabi harvests), and the Gram Pradhan calls the meeting. Every adult voter in the panchayat’s villages is a member, so you can go and have your say. The meeting reviews the panchayat’s accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) and beneficiary lists.
How do I check my name in the voter list of Chhapra?
The State Election Commission, Uttar Pradesh (sec.up.nic.in) publishes the ward-wise voter list for panchayat elections, and you can also see it at the Gunnaur block office. For assembly and Lok Sabha elections, search for your name on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app using the EPIC number on your voter ID card; Chhapra is in the Gunnaur assembly constituency.
What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Chhapra Gram Panchayat?
Chhapra Gram Panchayat scored 45.2 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 42nd of 58 panchayats in Gunnaur block.
What is the altitude of Chhapra above sea level?
Chhapra is about 187 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 15 m within 2 km.
How much rainfall does Chhapra get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Chhapra gets about 850 mm of rain a year, 84% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 49°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 0°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)
How much farmland and tree cover is there around Chhapra?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Chhapra, the land is 85% cropland, 8% tree cover and 3% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.
Data sources and updates
We built this page from public, open government data. Each figure is as of its source’s date and may have changed since, so check with the office concerned before using it for anything official.
- Assembly constituency boundaries (post-2008 delimitation), datameet/maps, CC BY 2.5 IN
- Airports (OurAirports), Public domain
- Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes, Public government data
- NASA POWER agro-climatology (long-term monthly normals), Public domain (NASA) (as of 2026-10-14)
- Zoloth curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
- Calculated by Zoloth from the sources cited alongside, CC BY 4.0
- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
- SRTM 1-arc-second elevation (AWS Terrain Tiles, Skadi), Public domain (SRTM); see terrain-tiles attribution (as of 2026-10-14)
- Bank branches with IFSC/MICR (razorpay/ifsc-api), MIT (public RBI data)
- UP gram pradhan election results 2005–2021 (in-rolls/local_elections_up), MIT (compilation); public election results (as of 2026-10-14)
- ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200), CC BY 4.0 (as of 2026-10-14)
- Local Government Directory snapshot (planemad/india-local-government-directory), GODL-India (as of 2022-03-11)
- Lok Sabha 2024 constituency results, Public results (as of 2024)
- Government schemes (myScheme.gov.in), Public scheme information (dataset Apache-2.0)
- National Family Health Survey 5 district fact sheets, Public fact sheets (as of 2019-21)
- Panchayat Advancement Index, theme-wise gram panchayat scores, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (district), Public (as of 2011)
- All-India post office and PIN directory with coordinates, GODL-India
- National Panchayat Awards winners, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Railway stations (datameet/railways), CC0
- UP SEC panchayat polling centres (in-rolls/up_polling_station_locations), Public government data; compilation by in-rolls
- Gram panchayat office-bearers report (PB-2 form), Public government report (as of 2026-10-14)
- UP Vidhan Sabha 2022 and Lok Sabha 2024 segment results, Public results (as of 2022)
- Wikidata, CC0
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