Where is Challan village located?
Challan is in Nafra Sub-district of West Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh, India.
Indian Village Directory
Challan Village
Challan is an inhabited village in Nafra Sub-district of West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 261717 and the Census 2011 record lists 213 people in 28 households. The local references include Nafra CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bomdila at about 121 km.
Village Code261717
Population213
Households28
Nearest TownBomdila
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Challan
- Census Village Code
- 261717
- State
- Arunachal Pradesh
- State Census Code
- 12
- District
- West Kameng
- District Census Code
- 246
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Nafra
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01568
- CD Block
- Nafra
- Households
- 28
- Population
- 213
- Male Population
- 101
- Female Population
- 112
- Sex Ratio
- 1,108.91
- Nearest Town
- Bomdila
- Nearest Town Distance
- 121 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Challan at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 213 people and Bomdila as the nearest town reference for Challan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Challan falls under Nafra Sub-district in West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh.
- The Census village code is 261717.
- The record lists 213 people living in 28 households.
- Area is listed as 0 and is treated as not reported on this page.
- The nearest town named in the record is Bomdila.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Average Household Size7.61 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share99.53%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Challan in the official administrative record. Census village code 261717 and Nafra CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 12
- District Census Code
- 246
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01568
- Village Census Code
- 261717
- CD Block Code
- 0008
- CD Block Name
- Nafra
Location and Distance
Bomdila is the nearest town listed for Challan, about 121 km away. Bomdila is listed as the district headquarters at about 121 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Nafra
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 65 km
- District Headquarter
- Bomdila
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 121 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Bomdila
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 121 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Nearest Town
- Bomdila
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 121 km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 213 people in 28 households, with 101 male residents and 112 female residents. The average household size is 7.61, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.53% for Challan.
- Total Households
- 28
- Total Population
- 213
- Male Population
- 101
- Female Population
- 112
- Sex Ratio
- 1,108.91
- Average Household Size
- 7.61
- ST Population
- 212
- ST Male Population
- 100
- ST Female Population
- 112
- ST Population Share
- 99.53
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Challan list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Challan.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Spring
- Available
- Spring Functions All Year
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 5 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Challan.
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Challan include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Challan show that net sown area is 7 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 8.0
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 10 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 10 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 8 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 6 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 4 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 7.0
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Challan village in?
Challan village is in West Kameng district.
Which state is Challan village in?
Challan village is in Arunachal Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Challan under?
Challan comes under Nafra Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Challan?
The Census village code of Challan is 261717.
What is the population of Challan village?
The village record lists 213 people and 28 households for Challan.
How many households are in Challan village?
The village record lists 28 households for Challan.
What is the male and female population of Challan?
The record lists 101 male residents and 112 female residents for Challan.
What is the sex ratio of Challan village?
The sex ratio of Challan is 1,108.91 females per 1000 males in the available record.
Is the area of Challan village reported?
Area appears as 0 for Challan, so Vill treats it as not reported rather than as a real land-area value.
What is the nearest town to Challan?
The nearest town listed for Challan is Bomdila, about 121 km away.
How far is Challan from the district headquarters?
Challan is about 121 km from Bomdila, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Challan from the sub-district headquarters?
Challan is about 65 km from Nafra, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Challan?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Challan.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Challan?
For Challan, net sown area is 7 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Challan.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Challan.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Challan.