Chapra Municipal Corporation is the Urban Local Body responsible for the civic administration and municipal governance of Chapra City, the headquarters of Saran District in the State of Bihar. The Corporation functions under the provisions of the Bihar Municipal Act, 2007 and the administrative control of the Urban Development & Housing Department, Government of Bihar.

The Corporation is responsible for providing essential municipal services and implementing urban development programmes within its jurisdiction. These include sanitation and solid waste management, drainage, road maintenance, street lighting, public health, building regulation, property tax administration, parks and public spaces, birth and death registration, and various citizen-centric services.

Located on the banks of the River Ghaghara (Saryu), Chapra is one of the oldest urban centres of North Bihar and serves as an important administrative, commercial and educational hub for the Saran region. The Municipal Corporation plays a vital role in improving urban infrastructure and ensuring sustainable development while preserving the city's historical and cultural heritage.