About Chanpatia

Chanpatia is town and a notified area in Paschim Champaran district of Bihar.  Chanpatia comes under Tirhut Division. It is located 18km towards the north to the district headquarters Bettiah. It coordinates are 26.94N and 84.55E. It lies 80 metres above the sea level. Being part of Champaran it saw the famous Champaran movement launched by Mahatama Gandhi.


Agriculture is the main occupation of the people of Chanpatia. Basmati rice and Poha of Chanpatia are famous in Bihar.

Demography of Chanpatia

As per the Census of 2001, the population of Chanpatia is approximately 22000. Average literacy rate of 49%. Male literacy rate is 59% while female literacy rate is 39%. This literacy rate is much lower than the national average literacy rate. JD(U), BJP, BSP are the main political parties working in this area. Maithili, Hindi and Urde are the languages spoken frequently by the people. Agriculture being the chief occupation of the people in Chanpatia, the chief crops grown are sugarcane, wheat and rice.