Indian Village Directory

Chauhar Village

Chauhar is an inhabited village in Karpi Block of Arwal district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 260762, the Census 2011 record lists 2,690 people in 449 households and the reported area is 198 hectares. The local references include Chauhar Gram Panchayat, Karpi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arwal at about 11 km.

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Quick answer: Chauhar is a village in Karpi Block, Arwal district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 260762 and 2,690 people in 449 households.
Village Code260762
Population2,690
Households449
Area198 hectares
Nearest TownArwal

Key Village Facts

Village
Chauhar
Census Village Code
260762
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Arwal
District Census Code
240
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Karpi
Sub-district Census Code
01544
CD Block
Karpi
Gram Panchayat
Chauhar
Households
449
Population
2,690
Male Population
1,430
Female Population
1,260
Sex Ratio
881.12
Area
198 hectares
Area
1.98 sq km
Nearest Town
Arwal
Nearest Town Distance
11 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Chauhar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,690 people, 198 hectares of reported area and Arwal as the nearest town reference for Chauhar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictArwal
BlockKarpi
CD BlockKarpi
Gram PanchayatChauhar
  • Chauhar falls under Karpi Block in Arwal district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 260762.
  • The record lists 2,690 people living in 449 households.
  • The reported village area is 198 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Arwal.
  • 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density1,358.59 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.99 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share20.97%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.04%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chauhar in the official administrative record. Census village code 260762, Chauhar Gram Panchayat and Karpi CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
240
Sub-district Census Code
01544
Village Census Code
260762
CD Block Code
0532
Gram Panchayat Code
014
CD Block Name
Karpi
Gram Panchayat Name
Chauhar

Location and Distance

Arwal is the nearest town listed for Chauhar, about 11 km away. Arwal is listed as the district headquarters at about 11 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Karpi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Arwal
Distance from District Headquarter
11 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Arwal
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
11 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Arwal
Distance within State/UT
11 km
Nearest Town
Arwal
Distance from Nearest Town
11 km
Total Geographical Area
198 hectares
Area
1.98 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,690 people in 449 households, with 1,430 male residents and 1,260 female residents. The average household size is 5.99, and SC share is 20.97% and ST share is 0.04% for Chauhar. Population density works out to about 1,358.59 people per sq km.

Total Households
449
Total Population
2,690
Male Population
1,430
Female Population
1,260
Sex Ratio
881.12
Average Household Size
5.99
SC Population
564
SC Male Population
302
SC Female Population
262
SC Population Share
20.97
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.04
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chauhar list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chauhar include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
30.87 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chauhar include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chauhar include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chauhar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Lentil, net sown area is 143.23 hectares and irrigated land is 143.23 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Lentil
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
28.63
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
6.14 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
143.23
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
143.23
Canals Area In Hectares
105.35 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
6.96 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
0.05 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chauhar

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
5
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
3

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Union Bank of India 2 40%
Canara Bank 1 20%
Indian Bank 1 20%
State Bank of India 1 20%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Canara Bank ATM 852113 Arwal Karpi Aiyara Madhepura First Floor, Main Road, Arwal, Bihar, 852113
Indian Bank ATM 804426 Arwal Karpi Kohraul Arwal Kohraulp.o.bhadasi, Arwal, Bihar, 804426
State Bank of India ATM 804419 Arwal Karpi Karpi VILL Po- Sahar Telpa Ps- Karpi Dist Arwa VILL Po- Sahar Telpa Ps- Karpi Dist Arwa, Arwal, Bihar, 804419
Union Bank of India ATM 804419 Arwal Karpi Keal Main Road at and Po Keyal Ps Karpi, Arwal, Bihar, 804419

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chauhar village located?

Chauhar is in Karpi Block of Arwal district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Chauhar village in?

Chauhar village is in Arwal district.

Which state is Chauhar village in?

Chauhar village is in Bihar.

Which block is Chauhar under?

Chauhar comes under Karpi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chauhar?

The Census village code of Chauhar is 260762.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chauhar under?

Chauhar is listed under Chauhar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Karpi.

What is the population of Chauhar village?

The village record lists 2,690 people and 449 households for Chauhar.

How many households are in Chauhar village?

The village record lists 449 households for Chauhar.

What is the male and female population of Chauhar?

The record lists 1,430 male residents and 1,260 female residents for Chauhar.

What is the sex ratio of Chauhar village?

The sex ratio of Chauhar is 881.12 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chauhar village?

The reported geographical area of Chauhar is 198 hectares.

What is the population density of Chauhar village?

The approximate population density of Chauhar is 1,358.59 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chauhar?

The nearest town listed for Chauhar is Arwal, about 11 km away.

How far is Chauhar from the district headquarters?

Chauhar is about 11 km from Arwal, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chauhar from the sub-district headquarters?

Chauhar is about 7 km from Karpi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chauhar?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Chauhar.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Chauhar?

For Chauhar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Lentil, net sown area is 143.23 hectares and irrigated land is 143.23 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chauhar?

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chauhar. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.