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Chhapra

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Chhapra

Total population

202,300

Elevation36 m
Coordinates25.78°, 84.75°

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Elevation
36 m

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Overview

Chhapra is a city and the administrative headquarters of Saran district in the Indian state of Bihar, India. It also serves as the headquarters of the Saran division. The city is situated near the confluence of the Ghaghara River and the Ganges River in the north-western part of Bihar.

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History & geography

Geography

Chhapra is located in Saran district in the Indian state of Bihar. The city lies at about 25.78°N latitude and 84.72°E longitude, with an average elevation of around 36 metres (118 ft) above sea level. It is situated near the confluence of the Ganges and Ghaghara rivers. Patna, the capital of Bihar, is located about 70 km east of Chhapra. The region is part of the Indo-Gangetic Plain and has fertile alluvial soil, which makes the surrounding land suitable for agriculture. Major crops grown in the area include sugarcane, maize, and paddy.

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Geography

Latitude
25.7784
Longitude
84.7515
Water area
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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.78
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,745

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3,225
Avg daily Wikipedia views
108
Attention level
Quiet

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