Indian Village Directory

Chauri Village

Chauri is an inhabited village in Sahar Block of Bhojpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 247771, the Census 2011 record lists 2,228 people in 394 households and the reported area is 314 hectares. The local references include Chouri Gram Panchayat, Sahar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arwal at about 19 km.

In short:

Chauri is a village in Sahar Block, Bhojpur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 247771 and 2,228 people in 394 households.

Village Code247771
Population2,228
Households394
Area314 hectares
Nearest TownArwal

Detailed village profile

Chauri at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,228 people, 314 hectares of reported area and Arwal as the nearest town reference for Chauri, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Bhojpur
Block Sahar
CD Block Sahar
Gram Panchayat Chouri
  • Chauri falls under Sahar Block in Bhojpur district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 247771.
  • The record lists 2,228 people living in 394 households.
  • The reported village area is 314 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 Village Facts

Village
Chauri
Census Village Code
247771
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Bhojpur
District Census Code
231
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sahar
Sub-district Census Code
01434
CD Block
Sahar
Gram Panchayat
Chouri
Households
394
Population
2,228
Male Population
1,093
Female Population
1,135
Sex Ratio
1,038.43
Area
314 hectares
Area
3.14 sq km
Nearest Town
Arwal
Nearest Town Distance
19 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
802208
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 Density 709.55 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.65 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 28.86% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chauri in the official administrative record. Census village code 247771, Chouri Gram Panchayat and Sahar CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
231
Sub-district Census Code
01434
Village Census Code
247771
CD Block Code
0422
CD Block Name
Sahar
Gram Panchayat Name
Chouri

Location and Distance

Arwal is the nearest town listed for Chauri, about 19 km away. Arrah is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sahar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Arrah
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Arwal
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
19 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Arwal
Distance within State/UT
19 km
Nearest Town
Arwal
Distance from Nearest Town
19 km
Total Geographical Area
314 hectares
Area
3.14 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,228 people in 394 households, with 1,093 male residents and 1,135 female residents. The average household size is 5.65, and SC share is 28.86% and ST share is 0% for Chauri. Population density works out to about 709.55 people per sq km.

Total Households
394
Total Population
2,228
Male Population
1,093
Female Population
1,135
Sex Ratio
1,038.43
Average Household Size
5.65
SC Population
643
SC Male Population
306
SC Female Population
337
SC Population Share
28.86
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chauri list 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school and 1 private 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
2
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
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
250 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Chauri.

Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Commercial Bank
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chauri show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 252 hectares and irrigated land is 252 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
48.0
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
14 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
252.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
252.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
2 hectares

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

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chauri

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
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 100%

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
Punjab National Bank ATM 802208 Bhojpur Sahar Sahar Distt. Bhojpur, Bihar Thana Road, Vill. Sahar, Po:sahar, Bhojpur, Bihar, 802208

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 Chauri village located?

Chauri is in Sahar Block of Bhojpur district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Chauri village in?

Chauri village is in Bhojpur district.

Which state is Chauri village in?

Chauri village is in Bihar.

Which block is Chauri under?

Chauri comes under Sahar Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chauri?

The Census village code of Chauri is 247771.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chauri under?

Chauri is listed under Chouri Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sahar.

What is the population of Chauri village?

The village record lists 2,228 people and 394 households for Chauri.

How many households are in Chauri village?

The village record lists 394 households for Chauri.

What is the male and female population of Chauri?

The record lists 1,093 male residents and 1,135 female residents for Chauri.

What is the sex ratio of Chauri village?

The sex ratio of Chauri is 1,038.43 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chauri village?

The reported geographical area of Chauri is 314 hectares.

What is the population density of Chauri village?

The approximate population density of Chauri is 709.55 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chauri?

The nearest town listed for Chauri is Arwal, about 19 km away.

How far is Chauri from the district headquarters?

Chauri is about 40 km from Arrah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chauri from the sub-district headquarters?

Chauri is about 15 km from Sahar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chauri?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school and 1 private middle school for Chauri.

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

For Chauri, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 252 hectares and irrigated land is 252 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chauri. These records include 1 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.