Description:
The name 'Chhapra' originates from the Rajasthani word 'chhap' meaning 'hill' and 'ra' meaning 'town'. The name may be derived from the Rajput town of Chhapra located in the Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh. The town was established in the late 16th century by the Shekhawati Rajputs. The Chhapra district is known for its cotton and jute production. The town has a population of around 100,000. The Chhapra community is a Rajput community from the Shekhawati region of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. They speak the Shekhawati Rajput dialect of Hindi. They are Hindu and follow the Rajput customs. The Chhapra community is divided into three clans: the Shekhawati, Jai, and Kachwaha. They are also divided into five sub-castes: the Chauhan, Gohil, Jain, Parmar, and Bhatia. The Chhapra community is a Scheduled Caste. They have a population of around 100,000. They are engaged in cotton and jute production. They are also involved in agriculture, trade, and service occupations.
