Chaukiya is an inhabited village in Simri Block of Buxar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 247929, the Census 2011 record lists 1,574 people in 280 households and the reported area is 103 hectares. The local references include Dhakaich Gram Panchayat, Simri CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumraon at about 8 km.
In short:
Chaukiya is a village in Simri Block, Buxar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 247929 and 1,574 people in 280 households.
Village Code247929
Population1,574
Households280
Area103 hectares
Nearest TownDumraon
Detailed village profile
Chaukiya at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,574 people, 103 hectares of reported area and Dumraon as the nearest town reference for Chaukiya, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Chaukiya falls under Simri Block in Buxar district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 247929.
The record lists 1,574 people living in 280 households.
The reported village area is 103 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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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
Chaukiya
Census Village Code
247929
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Buxar
District Census Code
232
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Simri
Sub-district Census Code
01435
CD Block
Simri
Gram Panchayat
Dhakaich
Households
280
Population
1,574
Male Population
821
Female Population
753
Sex Ratio
917.17
Area
103 hectares
Area
1.03 sq km
Nearest Town
Dumraon
Nearest Town Distance
8 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 Density1,528.16 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.62 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share5.08%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share3.49%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share77.8%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chaukiya in the official administrative record. Census village code 247929, Dhakaich Gram Panchayat and Simri CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
232
Sub-district Census Code
01435
Village Census Code
247929
CD Block Code
0423
Gram Panchayat Code
0002
CD Block Name
Simri
Gram Panchayat Name
Dhakaich
Location and Distance
Dumraon is the nearest town listed for Chaukiya, about 8 km away. Buxar is listed as the district headquarters at about 26 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Simri
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Buxar
Distance from District Headquarter
26 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dumraon
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
8 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dumraon
Distance within State/UT
8 km
Nearest Town
Dumraon
Distance from Nearest Town
8 km
Total Geographical Area
103 hectares
Area
1.03 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,574 people in 280 households, with 821 male residents and 753 female residents. The average household size is 5.62, and SC share is 5.08% and ST share is 3.49% for Chaukiya. Population density works out to about 1,528.16 people per sq km.
Total Households
280
Total Population
1,574
Male Population
821
Female Population
753
Sex Ratio
917.17
Average Household Size
5.62
SC Population
80
SC Male Population
43
SC Female Population
37
SC Population Share
5.08
ST Population
55
ST Male Population
26
ST Female Population
29
ST Population Share
3.49
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Chaukiya 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 Chaukiya 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
50 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chaukiya include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Chaukiya include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Chaukiya is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 6 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
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Chaukiya show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 90 hectares and irrigated land is 70 hectares (77.8% 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
13.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
90.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
70.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
20 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
2
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
2
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Punjab National Bank
1
50%
State Bank of India
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
Punjab National Bank
ATM
802120
Buxar
Simri
Dumri
Buxar Tehsil at and Post Dumri, Buxar, Bihar, 802120
State Bank of India
ATM
802135
Buxar
Simri
Simri
Simri at-Simri Simri, Buxar, Bihar, 802135
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 Chaukiya village located?
Chaukiya is in Simri Block of Buxar district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Chaukiya village in?
Chaukiya village is in Buxar district.
Which state is Chaukiya village in?
Chaukiya village is in Bihar.
Which block is Chaukiya under?
Chaukiya comes under Simri Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Chaukiya?
The Census village code of Chaukiya is 247929.
Which Gram Panchayat is Chaukiya under?
Chaukiya is listed under Dhakaich Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Simri.
What is the population of Chaukiya village?
The village record lists 1,574 people and 280 households for Chaukiya.
How many households are in Chaukiya village?
The village record lists 280 households for Chaukiya.
What is the male and female population of Chaukiya?
The record lists 821 male residents and 753 female residents for Chaukiya.
What is the sex ratio of Chaukiya village?
The sex ratio of Chaukiya is 917.17 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Chaukiya village?
The reported geographical area of Chaukiya is 103 hectares.
What is the population density of Chaukiya village?
The approximate population density of Chaukiya is 1,528.16 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Chaukiya?
The nearest town listed for Chaukiya is Dumraon, about 8 km away.
How far is Chaukiya from the district headquarters?
Chaukiya is about 26 km from Buxar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Chaukiya from the sub-district headquarters?
Chaukiya is about 8 km from Simri, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Chaukiya?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Chaukiya.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Chaukiya?
For Chaukiya, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 90 hectares and irrigated land is 70 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chaukiya?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chaukiya. 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.