Chapar | |
|---|---|
  Chapar Location in Assam, India  Chapar Chapar (India) | |
| Coordinates: 26°16′N 90°28′E / 26.27°N 90.47°E | |
| Country INDIA |  India |
| State | Assam |
| DHIBRI | Dhubri |
| Government | |
| • Body | Chapar Circle office |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 50,500 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Assamese |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 783371 |
| Vehicle registration | AS17 |
Chapar is a town under the Dhubri district in the state of Assam. It is located at 26°16′N 90°28′E / 26.27°N 90.47°E. It has an average elevation of 22 metres (72 feet). Like the rest of Assam, Chapar frequently has problems with flooding. The town is situated on the bank of the Champabati River.
National Highway 17 passes through Chapar. Chapar Higher Secondary School, Chapar Girls High School, Ratnapith College are renowned institutions of education. Chapar faces heat waves in summers from the Brick Factories of which most doesnot follow National Green Tribunal rules. It also has to face huge pollution in winter due to these brick factories which burns huge amount of Coal without using ESP (Electro Static Presipitator) in their chimneys and releases toxic pollution. Due to this many people facing serious health issues.