Indian Village Directory
Chaphwa Village
Chaphwa is an inhabited village in Katiya Block of Gopalganj district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 229768, the Census 2011 record lists 348 people in 46 households and the reported area is 15 hectares. The local references include Karkataha Gram Panchayat, Katiya CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katiya at about 6 km.
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Quick answer: Chaphwa is a village in Katiya Block, Gopalganj district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 229768 and 348 people in 46 households.
Village Code229768
Population348
Households46
Area15 hectares
Nearest TownKatiya
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Chaphwa
- Census Village Code
- 229768
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Gopalganj
- District Census Code
- 217
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Katiya
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01215
- CD Block
- Katiya
- Gram Panchayat
- Karkataha
- Households
- 46
- Population
- 348
- Male Population
- 171
- Female Population
- 177
- Sex Ratio
- 1,035.09
- Area
- 15 hectares
- Area
- 0.15 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Katiya
- Nearest Town Distance
- 6 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Chaphwa at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 348 people, 15 hectares of reported area and Katiya as the nearest town reference for Chaphwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
CD BlockKatiya
Gram PanchayatKARKATAHA
- Chaphwa falls under Katiya Block in Gopalganj district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 229768.
- The record lists 348 people living in 46 households.
- The reported village area is 15 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Katiya.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density2,320 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size7.57 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share79.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chaphwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 229768, Karkataha Gram Panchayat and Katiya CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 217
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01215
- Village Census Code
- 229768
- CD Block Code
- 0203
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0003
- CD Block Name
- Katiya
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Karkataha
Location and Distance
Katiya is the nearest town listed for Chaphwa, about 6 km away. Gopalganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 68 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Katiya
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 6 km
- District Headquarter
- Gopalganj
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 68 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Katiya
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 6 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Katiya
- Distance within State/UT
- 6 km
- Nearest Town
- Katiya
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 6 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 15 hectares
- Area
- 0.15 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 348 people in 46 households, with 171 male residents and 177 female residents. The average household size is 7.57, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Chaphwa. Population density works out to about 2,320 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 46
- Total Population
- 348
- Male Population
- 171
- Female Population
- 177
- Sex Ratio
- 1,035.09
- Average Household Size
- 7.57
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education rows show schools and learning facilities reported for Chaphwa, including counts where the source provides them.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Chaphwa. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chaphwa 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.
- 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
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chaphwa include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Chaphwa 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
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Chaphwa is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 9 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
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 9 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Chaphwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Potato, net sown area is 12.01 hectares and irrigated land is 9.51 hectares (79.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Maize
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Potato
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 1.21 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 1.78
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 12.01
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 2.5 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 9.51
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 9.51 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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chaphwa
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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- 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
- 4
- 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 |
3 |
75% |
| CRM |
1 |
25% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| State Bank of India |
3 |
75% |
| Central Bank of India |
1 |
25% |
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 |
| Central Bank of India |
ATM |
841425 |
Gopalganj |
Katiya |
Sidhwania |
Sidhwania Sidhwania, P. O. Bagahi Bazar, Teh.kateya, 841425, Gopalganj, Bihar, 841425 |
| State Bank of India |
CRM |
841437 |
Gopalganj |
Katiya |
Kataiya (Np) |
Kateya Kateya, Gopalganj, Bihar, 841437 |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
841437 |
Gopalganj |
Katiya |
Kataiya (Np) |
Post Kateya Ps Kateya Dist Gopalganj Post Kateya Ps Kateya Dist Gopalganj, Gopalganj, Bihar, 841437 |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
841437 |
Gopalganj |
Katiya |
Kataiya (Np) |
Hospital Road, Near Girls School, Kateya Hospital Road, Near Girls School, Kateya, Gopalganj, Bihar, 841437 |
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 Chaphwa village located?
Chaphwa is in Katiya Block of Gopalganj district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Chaphwa village in?
Chaphwa village is in Gopalganj district.
Which state is Chaphwa village in?
Chaphwa village is in Bihar.
Which block is Chaphwa under?
Chaphwa comes under Katiya Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Chaphwa?
The Census village code of Chaphwa is 229768.
Which Gram Panchayat is Chaphwa under?
Chaphwa is listed under KARKATAHA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Katiya.
What is the population of Chaphwa village?
The village record lists 348 people and 46 households for Chaphwa.
How many households are in Chaphwa village?
The village record lists 46 households for Chaphwa.
What is the male and female population of Chaphwa?
The record lists 171 male residents and 177 female residents for Chaphwa.
What is the sex ratio of Chaphwa village?
The sex ratio of Chaphwa is 1,035.09 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Chaphwa village?
The reported geographical area of Chaphwa is 15 hectares.
What is the population density of Chaphwa village?
The approximate population density of Chaphwa is 2,320 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Chaphwa?
The nearest town listed for Chaphwa is Katiya, about 6 km away.
How far is Chaphwa from the district headquarters?
Chaphwa is about 68 km from Gopalganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Chaphwa from the sub-district headquarters?
Chaphwa is about 6 km from Katiya, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Chaphwa?
For Chaphwa, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Potato, net sown area is 12.01 hectares and irrigated land is 9.51 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chaphwa?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chaphwa. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Chaphwa.
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.