Chhapra is a city in the Indian state of Bihar and the administrative center of the Saran district. It is located near the confluence of the Ghaghara and Ganges rivers. When the Dutch, French, Portuguese, and English erected saltpeter refineries in the area in the 18th century, Chhapra gained significance as a river-based market. In 1864, it was incorporated as a municipality. Chhapra Junction is the main railway station. Ambika Bhavani is a well-known shakti peeth temple in Chhapra.
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Chapra is a city in the state of Bihar in northeastern India. It is located near the confluence of the Ghaghara and Ganges (Ganga) rivers.
The city has excellent rail and road links and serves as an agricultural trade center. The primary industries are saltpeter and linseed oil processing.