Chhatahar is an inhabited village in Shambhuganj Block of Banka district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 240387, the Census 2011 record lists 2,402 people in 488 households and the reported area is 171 hectares. The local references include Chhatahar Gram Panchayat, Shambhuganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sultanganj at about 26 km.
In short:
Chhatahar is a village in Shambhuganj Block, Banka district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 240387 and 2,402 people in 488 households.
Village Code240387
Population2,402
Households488
Area171 hectares
Nearest TownSultanganj
Detailed village profile
Chhatahar at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,402 people, 171 hectares of reported area and Sultanganj as the nearest town reference for Chhatahar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Chhatahar falls under Shambhuganj Block in Banka district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 240387.
The record lists 2,402 people living in 488 households.
The reported village area is 171 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Sultanganj.
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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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
Chhatahar
Census Village Code
240387
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Banka
District Census Code
225
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Shambhuganj
Sub-district Census Code
01345
CD Block
Shambhuganj
Gram Panchayat
Chhatahar
Households
488
Population
2,402
Male Population
1,262
Female Population
1,140
Sex Ratio
903.33
Area
171 hectares
Area
1.71 sq km
Nearest Town
Sultanganj
Nearest Town Distance
26 km
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 Density1,404.68 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.92 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.49%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
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 Chhatahar in the official administrative record. Census village code 240387, Chhatahar Gram Panchayat and Shambhuganj CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
225
Sub-district Census Code
01345
Village Census Code
240387
CD Block Code
0333
Gram Panchayat Code
0004
CD Block Name
Shambhuganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Chhatahar
Location and Distance
Sultanganj is the nearest town listed for Chhatahar, about 26 km away. Banka is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Shambhuganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Banka
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sultanganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
26 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sultanganj
Distance within State/UT
26 km
Nearest Town
Sultanganj
Distance from Nearest Town
26 km
Total Geographical Area
171 hectares
Area
1.71 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,402 people in 488 households, with 1,262 male residents and 1,140 female residents. The average household size is 4.92, and SC share is 14.49% and ST share is 0% for Chhatahar. Population density works out to about 1,404.68 people per sq km.
Total Households
488
Total Population
2,402
Male Population
1,262
Female Population
1,140
Sex Ratio
903.33
Average Household Size
4.92
SC Population
348
SC Male Population
190
SC Female Population
158
SC Population Share
14.49
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Chhatahar 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 Chhatahar 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
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
9.2 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chhatahar include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Chhatahar include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Chhatahar is reported as 1 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
1 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
1 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
1 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
1 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 Chhatahar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 170.6 hectares and irrigated land is 170.6 hectares (100% 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
0.4
Net Area Sown In Hectares
170.6
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
170.6
Canals Area In Hectares
161.4 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.
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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
5–10 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 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
State Bank of India
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
State Bank of India
ATM
813211
Banka
Shambhuganj
Karsop
Shambhuganj State Bank of India Shambhuganj, Banka, Bihar, 813211
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 Chhatahar village located?
Chhatahar is in Shambhuganj Block of Banka district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Chhatahar village in?
Chhatahar village is in Banka district.
Which state is Chhatahar village in?
Chhatahar village is in Bihar.
Which block is Chhatahar under?
Chhatahar comes under Shambhuganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Chhatahar?
The Census village code of Chhatahar is 240387.
Which Gram Panchayat is Chhatahar under?
Chhatahar is listed under CHHATAHAR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shambhuganj.
What is the population of Chhatahar village?
The village record lists 2,402 people and 488 households for Chhatahar.
How many households are in Chhatahar village?
The village record lists 488 households for Chhatahar.
What is the male and female population of Chhatahar?
The record lists 1,262 male residents and 1,140 female residents for Chhatahar.
What is the sex ratio of Chhatahar village?
The sex ratio of Chhatahar is 903.33 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Chhatahar village?
The reported geographical area of Chhatahar is 171 hectares.
What is the population density of Chhatahar village?
The approximate population density of Chhatahar is 1,404.68 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Chhatahar?
The nearest town listed for Chhatahar is Sultanganj, about 26 km away.
How far is Chhatahar from the district headquarters?
Chhatahar is about 50 km from Banka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Chhatahar from the sub-district headquarters?
Chhatahar is about 7 km from Shambhuganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Chhatahar?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Chhatahar.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Chhatahar?
For Chhatahar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 170.6 hectares and irrigated land is 170.6 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chhatahar?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chhatahar. 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.