# Chhapraula, Gautam Buddha Nagar (Uttar Pradesh)

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Town · Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh 

# Chhapraula

Chhapraula is a town in Dadri sub-district of Gautam Buddha Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh (census town). The 2011 Census counted **15,154 people** in 2,988 households. Literacy was 83.6%.

- 15,154people (2011)
- 2,988households
- 83.6%literacy
- 845females per 1,000 males

## Population of Chhapraula

■ Chhapraula · ■ Gautam Buddha Nagar urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****83.6%**

**83.7%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****845**

**836

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****831**

**856

Working population ****31.8%**

**36.2%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Chhapraula

Of every 100 households in Chhapraula in 2011, 92 had electricity, 84 a toilet at home and 85 cooked with LPG; 87 had a mobile phone, 36 a two-wheeler and 10 a car.

■ Chhapraula · ■ Gautam Buddha Nagar urban average

Electricity for lighting ****92%**

**94%

Toilet within the home ****84%**

**92%

No toilet (open defecation) ****16%**

**6%

Tap water ****22%**

**62%

Drinking water within premises ****95%**

**87%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****85%**

**83%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****14%**

**15%

Use banking services ****75%**

**75%

Television ****76%**

**80%

Mobile phone ****87%**

**81%

Computer with internet ****2%**

**23%

Two-wheeler ****36%**

**40%

Car / jeep / van ****10%**

**30%

None of these assets ****3%**

**4%

Own their home ****67%**

**56%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Chhapraula work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 3,294 (68%) · **■** Household industry 388 (8%) · **■** Farming 229 (5%) · **■** Marginal 902 (19%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Chhapraula changed?

From 7,058 in 1901 to 15,154 in 2011.

**1901

**1911

**1921

**1931

**1941

**1951

**1981

**1991

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Chhapraula in numbers and road distances

- Annual rainfall683 mm
- Temperature range7 °C to 45 °C

### Road distances

- Lucknow (state capital)507 km by road
- Gautam Buddha Nagar (district HQ)18 km by road
- Ghaziabad (city of 1 lakh+)7 km by road
- Ghaziabad (city of 5 lakh+)7 km by road
- Maripat (railway station)5 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Chhapraula

### Civic services

- Pucca roads17 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets150
- Electricity — homes7,781
- Electricity — industry145

### Hospitals

- ●Dispensaries1 · 5 beds · 1 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools2 govt · 2 private
- ●Senior secondary schools2 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks1
- Co-operative banks1

**Main manufactured goods:** iron tools, crokery and water tank.

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Chhapraula

- Hospitals3 in Chhapraula
- Banks10 in Chhapraula
- ATMs4 in Chhapraula
- Petrol pumps2 in Chhapraula
- Hotels1 in Chhapraula
- Schools1 in Chhapraula
- Colleges and universities1 in Chhapraula
- Restaurants1 in Chhapraula
- Police stations1 in Chhapraula

Source: [Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source)](https://docs.overturemaps.org/attribution/).

## Know before you go: Chhapraula

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Hindon Airport / Hindon Air Force Station (HDO) · Ghaziabad16 km
- Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) · New Delhi38 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 14.0 hours, sunrise around 05:21) and shortest in Dec (about 10.3 hours, sunrise around 07:05, sunset around 17:25).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Chhapraula?15,154 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Chhapraula in?Gautam Buddha Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh
- What was the population of Chhapraula in 1901?7,058
- What plug type is used in Chhapraula?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Chhapraula?Hindon Airport / Hindon Air Force Station (HDO), about 16 km in a straight line