Chhapi is a village in
Gujarat
Gujarat (, ) is a state along the western coast of India. Its coastline of about is the longest in the country, most of which lies on the Kathiawar peninsula. Gujarat is the fifth-largest Indian state by area, covering some ; and the ninth ...
, India.
Geography
The village is located near the
State Highway 41 and between the villages of
Siddhpur
Siddhpur, also spelled Sidhpur, is a town, municipality and headquarter of Sidhpur taluka in Patan district, in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is a historical place located on the bank of the endorheic Saraswati River, which is probably a rem ...
and
Kanodar
Kanodar is a census town in Banaskantha district in the Indian state of Gujarat. Kanodar is situated on Palanpur-Ahmedabad State Highway 41.
Demographics
The population is split evenly between males and females. The literacy rate of Kanodar ...
. The village is surrounded by fields. Chhapi has a height of 1.25 km and a width of 662.42 m. Jay Bharat Hindu Lodge
Chhapi is known for its
railway station
Rail transport (also known as train transport) is a means of transport that transfers passengers and goods on wheeled vehicles running on rails, which are incorporated in tracks. In contrast to road transport, where the vehicles run on a pre ...
and the railway line that passes through it. Railway line is progressing to convert it in electric train.
Features
In northern Chhapi there is:
mosque
A mosque (; from ar, مَسْجِد, masjid, ; literally "place of ritual prostration"), also called masjid, is a place of prayer for Muslims. Mosques are usually covered buildings, but can be any place where prayers ( sujud) are performed, ...
,
hospital
A hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment with specialized health science and auxiliary healthcare staff and medical equipment. The best-known type of hospital is the general hospital, which typically has an emerge ...
,
pharmacy
Pharmacy is the science and practice of discovering, producing, preparing, dispensing, reviewing and monitoring medications, aiming to ensure the safe, effective, and affordable use of medicines. It is a miscellaneous science as it links heal ...
, school,
temples
A temple (from the Latin ) is a building reserved for spiritual rituals and activities such as prayer and sacrifice. Religions which erect temples include Christianity (whose temples are typically called churches), Hinduism (whose temples ...
, various
stores, houses.
Chhapi is well known for going to Magarwada the Jain Tirth; approx. 7 km, and on the same road you can go to
Ambaji
Ambaji (''Ambājī'') is a census town in Banaskantha district in the state of Gujarat, India. It is known for its historical connections with sites of cultural heritage.
Geography
Ambaji is a town within taluka district Banaskantha, North ...
the Hindu Tirth. Chhapi is well known for its Jain temple which was renovated in 2008–2009. Chhapi is also known for timber business. Population is near about 15,000 of Chhapi.
Transport
Chhapi railway station
Chhapi railway station is a railway station in Banaskantha district, Gujarat, India on the Western line of the Western Railway Zone, Western railway network. Chhapi railway station is 16 km far away from . Passenger, Express and Superfast ...
is located in Chhapi.
Notable people
The founder of pharmaceutical company
Torrent Group
Torrent Group is an Indian multinational conglomerate, based in Ahmedabad. It was founded by Uttambhai Nathalal Mehta, and now run by his sons, Sudhir and Samir Mehta. The core businesses of the group are gas, pharmaceuticals and power.
S ...
lived here and they own a house here.
References
Villages in Banaskantha district
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