Chaura is an inhabited village in Belhar Block of Banka district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 241555, the Census 2011 record lists 2,258 people in 479 households and the reported area is 121 hectares. The local references include Dhauri Gram Panchayat, Belhar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Banka at about 43 km.
In short:
Chaura is a village in Belhar Block, Banka district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 241555 and 2,258 people in 479 households.
Village Code241555
Population2,258
Households479
Area121 hectares
Nearest TownBanka
Detailed village profile
Chaura at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,258 people, 121 hectares of reported area and Banka as the nearest town reference for Chaura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Chaura falls under Belhar Block in Banka district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 241555.
The record lists 2,258 people living in 479 households.
The reported village area is 121 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Banka.
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 Village Facts
Village
Chaura
Census Village Code
241555
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Banka
District Census Code
225
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Belhar
Sub-district Census Code
01352
CD Block
Belhar
Gram Panchayat
Dhauri
Households
479
Population
2,258
Male Population
1,203
Female Population
1,055
Sex Ratio
876.97
Area
121 hectares
Area
1.21 sq km
Nearest Town
Banka
Nearest Town Distance
43 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
813202
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,866.12 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.71 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share39.37%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share99.9%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chaura in the official administrative record. Census village code 241555, Dhauri Gram Panchayat and Belhar CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
225
Sub-district Census Code
01352
Village Census Code
241555
CD Block Code
0340
Gram Panchayat Code
0012
CD Block Name
Belhar
Gram Panchayat Name
Dhauri
Location and Distance
Banka is the nearest town listed for Chaura, about 43 km away. Banka is listed as the district headquarters at about 43 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Belhar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14 km
District Headquarter
Banka
Distance from District Headquarter
43 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Banka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
43 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Banka
Distance within State/UT
43 km
Nearest Town
Banka
Distance from Nearest Town
43 km
Total Geographical Area
121 hectares
Area
1.21 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,258 people in 479 households, with 1,203 male residents and 1,055 female residents. The average household size is 4.71, and SC share is 39.37% and ST share is 0% for Chaura. Population density works out to about 1,866.12 people per sq km.
Total Households
479
Total Population
2,258
Male Population
1,203
Female Population
1,055
Sex Ratio
876.97
Average Household Size
4.71
SC Population
889
SC Male Population
460
SC Female Population
429
SC Population Share
39.37
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Chaura list 1 government primary 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chaura include hand pump 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chaura include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Chaura include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Chaura is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 1 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Chaura show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 71.2 hectares and irrigated land is 71.1 hectares (99.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
49.8
Net Area Sown In Hectares
71.2
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
0.1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
71.1
Canals Area In Hectares
35 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
36.1 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
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
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.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
50%
CRM
1
50%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Uco Bank
1
50%
ICICI Bank Limited
1
50%
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Uco Bank
ATM
813202
Banka
Belhar
Dhauri
Bihar at-Dhouri, Po Rajpur Via-Belhar, Dist-Banka, Banka, Bihar, 813202
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 Chaura village located?
Chaura is in Belhar Block of Banka district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Chaura village in?
Chaura village is in Banka district.
Which state is Chaura village in?
Chaura village is in Bihar.
Which block is Chaura under?
Chaura comes under Belhar Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Chaura?
The Census village code of Chaura is 241555.
Which Gram Panchayat is Chaura under?
Chaura is listed under Dhauri Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Belhar.
What is the population of Chaura village?
The village record lists 2,258 people and 479 households for Chaura.
How many households are in Chaura village?
The village record lists 479 households for Chaura.
What is the male and female population of Chaura?
The record lists 1,203 male residents and 1,055 female residents for Chaura.
What is the sex ratio of Chaura village?
The sex ratio of Chaura is 876.97 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Chaura village?
The reported geographical area of Chaura is 121 hectares.
What is the population density of Chaura village?
The approximate population density of Chaura is 1,866.12 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Chaura?
The nearest town listed for Chaura is Banka, about 43 km away.
How far is Chaura from the district headquarters?
Chaura is about 43 km from Banka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Chaura from the sub-district headquarters?
Chaura is about 14 km from Belhar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Chaura?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Chaura.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Chaura?
For Chaura, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 71.2 hectares and irrigated land is 71.1 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chaura?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chaura. These records include 2 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.