Chanda is an inhabited village in Chakki Block of Buxar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 247950, the Census 2011 record lists 2,946 people in 450 households and the reported area is 196.68 hectares. The local references include Chandra Gram Panchayat, Chakki CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumraon at about 15 km.
In short:
Chanda is a village in Chakki Block, Buxar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 247950 and 2,946 people in 450 households.
Village Code247950
Population2,946
Households450
Area196.68 hectares
Nearest TownDumraon
Detailed village profile
Chanda at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,946 people, 196.68 hectares of reported area and Dumraon as the nearest town reference for Chanda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Chanda falls under Chakki Block in Buxar district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 247950.
The record lists 2,946 people living in 450 households.
The reported village area is 196.68 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Dumraon.
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
Key Village Facts
Village
Chanda
Census Village Code
247950
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Buxar
District Census Code
232
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chakki
Sub-district Census Code
01436
CD Block
Chakki
Gram Panchayat
Chandra
Households
450
Population
2,946
Male Population
1,492
Female Population
1,454
Sex Ratio
974.53
Area
196.68 hectares
Area
1.97 sq km
Nearest Town
Dumraon
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
802111
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 Density1,497.86 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.55 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share8.83%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chanda in the official administrative record. Census village code 247950, Chandra Gram Panchayat and Chakki CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
232
Sub-district Census Code
01436
Village Census Code
247950
CD Block Code
0424
Gram Panchayat Code
0003
CD Block Name
Chakki
Gram Panchayat Name
Chandra
Location and Distance
Dumraon is the nearest town listed for Chanda, about 15 km away. Buxar is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Chakki
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Buxar
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dumraon
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dumraon
Distance within State/UT
15 km
Nearest Town
Dumraon
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
196.68 hectares
Area
1.97 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,946 people in 450 households, with 1,492 male residents and 1,454 female residents. The average household size is 6.55, and SC share is 8.83% and ST share is 0% for Chanda. Population density works out to about 1,497.86 people per sq km.
Total Households
450
Total Population
2,946
Male Population
1,492
Female Population
1,454
Sex Ratio
974.53
Average Household Size
6.55
SC Population
260
SC Male Population
130
SC Female Population
130
SC Population Share
8.83
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Chanda list 2 government primary schools 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Chanda. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
4
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
4
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chanda 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chanda include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Chanda include self-help groups, 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.
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Chanda is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 5 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Chanda show that net sown area is 176.83 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
14.62
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
2.88 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.35 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
176.83
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
176.83 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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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.