Chapui
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| ?Chapui West Bengal • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| District(s) | Barddhaman |
| Population | 5,185 (2001) |
| Website: bardhaman.gov.in/ | |
Chapui (Bengali: চাপুই) is a census town under Raniganj police station[1] of Asansol subdivision in Barddhaman district in the state of West Bengal, India.
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[edit] Geography
The Asansol-Durgapur region is composed of undulating latterite region. This area lies between two mighty rivers – the Damodar and the Ajay. They flow almost parallel to each other in the region – the average distance between the two rivers is around 30 km. For ages the area was heavily forested and infested with plunderers and marauders. The discovery of coal led to industrialisation of the area and most of the forests have been cleared.[2]
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[3] Chapui had a population of 5185. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Chapui has an average literacy rate of 59%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 71% and female literacy of 46%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Economy
Chapui is coal mining area. Chaui Khas colliery is operated under Damodar River.[4]
[edit] Education
Chapui has one primary school.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ District-wise list of stautory towns
- ^ Chattopadhyay, Akkori, Bardhaman Jelar Itihas O Lok Sanskriti (History and Folk lore of Bardhaman District.), (Bengali), Vol I, pp 14-15, Radical Impression. ISBN 81-85459-36-3
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
- ^ Model Simulation Study of Coal Mining Under River beds in India
- ^ 7th All-India School Education Survey 2003
