Where is Chaura village located?
Chaura is in Belhar Block of Banka district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Chaura Village
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.
Village Code241555
Population2,258
Households479
Area121 hectares
Nearest TownBanka
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
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
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Density1,866.12 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.71 peopleCalculated 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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chaura
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
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 50% |
| CRM | 1 | 50% |
Top Banks in Matched 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.
| 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 |
| ICICI Bank Limited | CRM | 813202 | Banka | Belhar | Tola Belhar | Belhar, Dist: Banka, Bihar - 813202 ICICI Bank Ltd, Belhar Bazar, Plot No. 175, 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
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.