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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.

StateBihar
DistrictGopalganj
BlockKatiya
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

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 75%
CRM 1 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
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.