Indian Village Directory

Chatra Village

Chatra is an inhabited village in Keotiranway Block of Darbhanga district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 226915, the Census 2011 record lists 856 people in 170 households and the reported area is 40 hectares. The local references include Koilathan Gram Panchayat, Keotiranway CD Block and the nearest town reference is Darbhanga at about 14 km.

In short:

Chatra is a village in Keotiranway Block, Darbhanga district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 226915 and 856 people in 170 households.

Village Code226915
Population856
Households170
Area40 hectares
Nearest TownDarbhanga

Detailed village profile

Chatra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 856 people, 40 hectares of reported area and Darbhanga as the nearest town reference for Chatra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Darbhanga
Block Keotiranway
CD Block Keotiranway
Gram Panchayat Koilathan
  • Chatra falls under Keotiranway Block in Darbhanga district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 226915.
  • The record lists 856 people living in 170 households.
  • The reported village area is 40 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Darbhanga.
  • 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
Chatra
Census Village Code
226915
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Darbhanga
District Census Code
215
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Keotiranway
Sub-district Census Code
01183
CD Block
Keotiranway
Gram Panchayat
Koilathan
Households
170
Population
856
Male Population
467
Female Population
389
Sex Ratio
832.98
Area
40 hectares
Area
0.4 sq km
Nearest Town
Darbhanga
Nearest Town Distance
14 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
844005
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 2,140 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.04 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 2.1% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 38.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chatra in the official administrative record. Census village code 226915, Koilathan Gram Panchayat and Keotiranway CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
215
Sub-district Census Code
01183
Village Census Code
226915
CD Block Code
0171
Gram Panchayat Code
0014
CD Block Name
Keotiranway
Gram Panchayat Name
Koilathan

Location and Distance

Darbhanga is the nearest town listed for Chatra, about 14 km away. Darbhanga is listed as the district headquarters at about 14 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Keotiranway
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
13 km
District Headquarter
Darbhanga
Distance from District Headquarter
14 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Darbhanga
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
14 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Darbhanga
Distance within State/UT
14 km
Nearest Town
Darbhanga
Distance from Nearest Town
14 km
Total Geographical Area
40 hectares
Area
0.4 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 856 people in 170 households, with 467 male residents and 389 female residents. The average household size is 5.04, and SC share is 2.1% and ST share is 0% for Chatra. Population density works out to about 2,140 people per sq km.

Total Households
170
Total Population
856
Male Population
467
Female Population
389
Sex Ratio
832.98
Average Household Size
5.04
SC Population
18
SC Male Population
8
SC Female Population
10
SC Population Share
2.1
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chatra 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 Chatra include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
7.12 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chatra include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chatra is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 14 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
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chatra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 31.45 hectares and irrigated land is 12.13 hectares (38.6% 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
2.3
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
2.15 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4.1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
31.45
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
19.32 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
12.13
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
5.01 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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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chatra

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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Central Bank of India 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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Central Bank of India ATM 847237 Darbhanga Keotiranway Raiam Darbhanga Raiyam, Teh.darbhanga, 847237, Darbhanga, Bihar, 847237
State Bank of India ATM 847121 Darbhanga Keotiranway Naya Gaon Nayagaon Via-Keoty Ps- Raiyam Nayagaon Via-Keoty Ps- Raiyam, Darbhanga, Bihar, 847121

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 Chatra village located?

Chatra is in Keotiranway Block of Darbhanga district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Chatra village in?

Chatra village is in Darbhanga district.

Which state is Chatra village in?

Chatra village is in Bihar.

Which block is Chatra under?

Chatra comes under Keotiranway Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chatra?

The Census village code of Chatra is 226915.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chatra under?

Chatra is listed under Koilathan Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Keotiranway.

What is the population of Chatra village?

The village record lists 856 people and 170 households for Chatra.

How many households are in Chatra village?

The village record lists 170 households for Chatra.

What is the male and female population of Chatra?

The record lists 467 male residents and 389 female residents for Chatra.

What is the sex ratio of Chatra village?

The sex ratio of Chatra is 832.98 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chatra village?

The reported geographical area of Chatra is 40 hectares.

What is the population density of Chatra village?

The approximate population density of Chatra is 2,140 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chatra?

The nearest town listed for Chatra is Darbhanga, about 14 km away.

How far is Chatra from the district headquarters?

Chatra is about 14 km from Darbhanga, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chatra from the sub-district headquarters?

Chatra is about 13 km from Keotiranway, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chatra?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Chatra.

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

For Chatra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 31.45 hectares and irrigated land is 12.13 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chatra. 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.