Indian Village Directory

Chorniman Village

Chorniman is an inhabited village in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257049, the Census 2011 record lists 990 people in 159 households and the reported area is 61 hectares. The local references include Teswar Gram Panchayat, Mohanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bodhgaya at about 8 km.

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Quick answer: Chorniman is a village in Mohanpur Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257049 and 990 people in 159 households.
Village Code257049
Population990
Households159
Area61 hectares
Nearest TownBodhgaya

Key Village Facts

Village
Chorniman
Census Village Code
257049
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Gaya
District Census Code
236
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mohanpur
Sub-district Census Code
01509
CD Block
Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat
Teswar
Households
159
Population
990
Male Population
485
Female Population
505
Sex Ratio
1,041.24
Area
61 hectares
Area
0.61 sq km
Nearest Town
Bodhgaya
Nearest Town Distance
8 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Chorniman at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 990 people, 61 hectares of reported area and Bodhgaya as the nearest town reference for Chorniman, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictGaya
CD BlockMohanpur
Gram PanchayatTESWAR
  • Chorniman falls under Mohanpur Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 257049.
  • The record lists 990 people living in 159 households.
  • The reported village area is 61 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bodhgaya.
  • 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

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density1,622.95 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.23 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share19.49%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share66.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chorniman in the official administrative record. Census village code 257049, Teswar Gram Panchayat and Mohanpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01509
Village Census Code
257049
CD Block Code
0497
CD Block Name
Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Teswar

Location and Distance

Bodhgaya is the nearest town listed for Chorniman, about 8 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 23 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mohanpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
23 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bodhgaya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
8 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bodhgaya
Distance within State/UT
8 km
Nearest Town
Bodhgaya
Distance from Nearest Town
8 km
Total Geographical Area
61 hectares
Area
0.61 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 990 people in 159 households, with 485 male residents and 505 female residents. The average household size is 6.23, and SC share is 19.49% and ST share is 0% for Chorniman. Population density works out to about 1,622.95 people per sq km.

Total Households
159
Total Population
990
Male Population
485
Female Population
505
Sex Ratio
1,041.24
Average Household Size
6.23
SC Population
193
SC Male Population
102
SC Female Population
91
SC Population Share
19.49
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chorniman list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chorniman 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
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
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chorniman include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
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
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chorniman include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chorniman is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 4 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
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chorniman show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 33.9 hectares and irrigated land is 22.6 hectares (66.7% 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
14.5
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
33.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
11.3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
22.6
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Waterfall Area In Hectares
17.4 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
1.2 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chorniman village located?

Chorniman is in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Chorniman village in?

Chorniman village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Chorniman village in?

Chorniman village is in Bihar.

Which block is Chorniman under?

Chorniman comes under Mohanpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chorniman?

The Census village code of Chorniman is 257049.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chorniman under?

Chorniman is listed under TESWAR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mohanpur.

What is the population of Chorniman village?

The village record lists 990 people and 159 households for Chorniman.

How many households are in Chorniman village?

The village record lists 159 households for Chorniman.

What is the male and female population of Chorniman?

The record lists 485 male residents and 505 female residents for Chorniman.

What is the sex ratio of Chorniman village?

The sex ratio of Chorniman is 1,041.24 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chorniman village?

The reported geographical area of Chorniman is 61 hectares.

What is the population density of Chorniman village?

The approximate population density of Chorniman is 1,622.95 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chorniman?

The nearest town listed for Chorniman is Bodhgaya, about 8 km away.

How far is Chorniman from the district headquarters?

Chorniman is about 23 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chorniman from the sub-district headquarters?

Chorniman is about 15 km from Mohanpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chorniman?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Chorniman.

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

For Chorniman, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 33.9 hectares and irrigated land is 22.6 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Chorniman.

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.