Happy TravellerWelcome to the small town of Chhapar, nestled in the Churu district of Northwestern Rajasthan in the Shekhawati region of India. Chhapar is a hidden gem, often overlooked by tourists, but boasting a unique ecosystem and home to a variety of birds and the elegant Black Buck. The main attraction of Chhapar is the Tal Chhapar Sanctuary, located on the fringe of the Great Indian Desert. This sanctuary is named after the village of Chhapar and is home to a flat saline depression, locally known as Tal, that collects rainwater and provides a habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. During September, the Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary comes alive with the chirping of various migratory birds, including Montagurs, Marsh Harrier, Pale Harrier, Imperial Eagle, Tawny Eagle, Short Toed Eagle, Sparrow Hawk, Skylark, Crested Lark, Ring Drove, Brown Dove, Blue Jay, Green Bee Eaters, Black Ibis and Demoiselle Cranes.
Chhapar is located 210 km from Jaipur and situated on the road from Ratangarh to Sujangarh. The Tal Chhapar lies in the Sujangarh Tehsil of Churu district. The nearest railway station is Chappar, which lies on Degana-Churu-Rewari broad gauge line of Northern Western Railways. The nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport (Sanganer) which is at a distance of 215 km from Chhapar.
Chhapar is also known for its rich history and culture. The Shekhawati region is one of the richest regions, in terms of art and crafts, of Rajasthan. Creating beautiful images with vibrant colors is a way of life of the artists of the Shekhawati region. The best exponents of Shekhawati art and paintings are the Havelis of the Shekhawati. Mandawa and Nawalgarh display some of the best Shekhawati paintings on the walls of their Havelis. The same artistic tradition of frescoes is visible in other less known towns of the Shekhawati region. It is just amazing to see the plethora of murals in a land otherwise known as impoverished desert.
Chhapar is well connected by roads with almost all major cities of Rajasthan and New Delhi. National Highway 65 passes through Chhapar that connects it to Jodhpur and Chandigarh. Other than this, Rajasthan Mega Highway also passes from the town which connects it to Ajmer and Hanumangarh. The direct bus service is available for Delhi, Surat, Ahmedabad, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Kota, Ajmer, Bikaner, Ganganagar, Hisar, Roorkee, Haridwar, Indore, Ludhiana and many other near and far towns.
In terms of demographics, Chhapar is a municipality city in the district of Churu, Rajasthan. The Chhapar city is divided into 20 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The Chhapar Municipality has a population of 19,744 of which 10,066 are males while 9,678 are females as per the report released by Census India 2011. The literacy rate of Chhapar city is 68.61%, higher than the state average of 66.11%. In Chhapar, male literacy is around 79.93% while female literacy rate is 57.05%.
Chhapar also has a variety of schools, colleges, hospitals, banks, Dharamshalas, Mandir, and mosque. Some of the schools in Chhapar include Boys High Secondary School, Girls High secondary School, Saraswati Vidha Mandir Madhaymik Vidhalay, Chhapar, Tolaram Bhansali Bal Vidya Mandir, Adarsh Vidya Mandir Secondary School, Adarsh Vidya Mandir P ary School, Anuvrat Vidya Mandir, Shri Ram Bal Vidya Mandir, Tagore Public School, Marudhar Sikshan Sansthan, Vivekanand Sikshan Sansthan, Ramgopal Periwal Middle School, Govt.primary School No-1, Govt.primary School No-2, Govt.primary School No-3, Govt.primary Girls School, and Zakir Husen Shikchhan Sansthan.
Overall, Chhapar is a unique and beautiful destination that should not be missed by any traveler visiting Rajasthan. Its rich history, culture, and unique ecosystem make it a must-visit destination for any nature lover or art enthusiast.
