Where is Chhawan village located?
Chhawan is in Durgawati Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Chhawan Village
Chhawan is an inhabited village in Durgawati Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 249529, the Census 2011 record lists 2,105 people in 327 households and the reported area is 280 hectares. The local references include Chhav Gram Panchayat, Durgawati CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhabua at about 46 km.
Village Code249529
Population2,105
Households327
Area280 hectares
Nearest TownBhabua
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Chhawan
- Census Village Code
- 249529
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Kaimur (Bhabua)
- District Census Code
- 233
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Durgawati
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01450
- CD Block
- Durgawati
- Gram Panchayat
- Chhav
- Households
- 327
- Population
- 2,105
- Male Population
- 1,100
- Female Population
- 1,005
- Sex Ratio
- 913.64
- Area
- 280 hectares
- Area
- 2.8 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Bhabua
- Nearest Town Distance
- 46 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Chhawan at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,105 people, 280 hectares of reported area and Bhabua as the nearest town reference for Chhawan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Chhawan falls under Durgawati Block in Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 249529.
- The record lists 2,105 people living in 327 households.
- The reported village area is 280 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Bhabua.
- 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 Density751.79 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.44 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share44.42%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share87.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chhawan in the official administrative record. Census village code 249529, Chhav Gram Panchayat and Durgawati CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 233
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01450
- Village Census Code
- 249529
- CD Block Code
- 0438
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 7298
- CD Block Name
- Durgawati
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Chhav
Location and Distance
Bhabua is the nearest town listed for Chhawan, about 46 km away. Bhabua is listed as the district headquarters at about 46 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Durgawati
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 16 km
- District Headquarter
- Bhabua
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 46 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Bhabua
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 46 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Bhabua
- Distance within State/UT
- 46 km
- Nearest Town
- Bhabua
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 46 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 280 hectares
- Area
- 2.8 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,105 people in 327 households, with 1,100 male residents and 1,005 female residents. The average household size is 6.44, and SC share is 44.42% and ST share is 0% for Chhawan. Population density works out to about 751.79 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 327
- Total Population
- 2,105
- Male Population
- 1,100
- Female Population
- 1,005
- Sex Ratio
- 913.64
- Average Household Size
- 6.44
- SC Population
- 935
- SC Male Population
- 486
- SC Female Population
- 449
- SC Population Share
- 44.42
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Chhawan list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary 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
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
- Government Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Government Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chhawan 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 Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 102.4 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chhawan include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Railway Station
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Sea River Ferry Service
- Available
- National Highway
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Chhawan include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Chhawan is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 10 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
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 15 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Chhawan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 274.8 hectares and irrigated land is 240.6 hectares (87.6% 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
- 5.2
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 274.8
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 34.2 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 240.6
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 138.2 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Chhawan village in?
Chhawan village is in Kaimur (Bhabua) district.
Which state is Chhawan village in?
Chhawan village is in Bihar.
Which block is Chhawan under?
Chhawan comes under Durgawati Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Chhawan?
The Census village code of Chhawan is 249529.
Which Gram Panchayat is Chhawan under?
Chhawan is listed under Chhav Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Durgawati.
What is the population of Chhawan village?
The village record lists 2,105 people and 327 households for Chhawan.
How many households are in Chhawan village?
The village record lists 327 households for Chhawan.
What is the male and female population of Chhawan?
The record lists 1,100 male residents and 1,005 female residents for Chhawan.
What is the sex ratio of Chhawan village?
The sex ratio of Chhawan is 913.64 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Chhawan village?
The reported geographical area of Chhawan is 280 hectares.
What is the population density of Chhawan village?
The approximate population density of Chhawan is 751.79 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Chhawan?
The nearest town listed for Chhawan is Bhabua, about 46 km away.
How far is Chhawan from the district headquarters?
Chhawan is about 46 km from Bhabua, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Chhawan from the sub-district headquarters?
Chhawan is about 16 km from Durgawati, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Chhawan?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Chhawan.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Chhawan?
For Chhawan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 274.8 hectares and irrigated land is 240.6 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Chhawan.