Where is Chauni village located?
Chauni is in Kadwa Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Chauni Village
Chauni is an inhabited village in Kadwa Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224551, the Census 2011 record lists 2,748 people in 586 households and the reported area is 223 hectares. The local references include Chouni Gram Panchayat, Kadwa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 29 km.
Village Code224551
Population2,748
Households586
Area223 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Chauni
- Census Village Code
- 224551
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Katihar
- District Census Code
- 212
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Kadwa
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01145
- CD Block
- Kadwa
- Gram Panchayat
- Chouni
- Households
- 586
- Population
- 2,748
- Male Population
- 1,385
- Female Population
- 1,363
- Sex Ratio
- 984.12
- Area
- 223 hectares
- Area
- 2.23 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Katihar
- Nearest Town Distance
- 29 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Chauni at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,748 people, 223 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Chauni, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Chauni falls under Kadwa Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 224551.
- The record lists 2,748 people living in 586 households.
- The reported village area is 223 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Katihar.
- 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 Density1,232.29 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.69 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share16.56%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share59.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chauni in the official administrative record. Census village code 224551, Chouni Gram Panchayat and Kadwa CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 212
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01145
- Village Census Code
- 224551
- CD Block Code
- 0133
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0001
- CD Block Name
- Kadwa
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Chouni
Location and Distance
Katihar is the nearest town listed for Chauni, about 29 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 29 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kadwa
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 11 km
- District Headquarter
- Katihar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 29 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Katihar
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 29 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Katihar
- Distance within State/UT
- 29 km
- Nearest Town
- Katihar
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 29 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 223 hectares
- Area
- 2.23 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,748 people in 586 households, with 1,385 male residents and 1,363 female residents. The average household size is 4.69, and SC share is 16.56% and ST share is 0% for Chauni. Population density works out to about 1,232.29 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 586
- Total Population
- 2,748
- Male Population
- 1,385
- Female Population
- 1,363
- Sex Ratio
- 984.12
- Average Household Size
- 4.69
- SC Population
- 455
- SC Male Population
- 217
- SC Female Population
- 238
- SC Population Share
- 16.56
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Chauni list 1 government primary 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chauni 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
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole 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
- 110 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chauni include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Chauni include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Chauni show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 186 hectares and irrigated land is 110 hectares (59.1% 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
- 26.32
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 10.68 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 186.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 76 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 110.0
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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chauni
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
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 7
- Banks in Matched Records
- 4
- Matched PINs
- 3
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 7 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 3 | 43% |
| Central Bank of India | 2 | 29% |
| Canara Bank | 1 | 14% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 14% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | ATM | 855114 | Katihar | Kadwa | Sonaili | Main Road Sonaili, Katihar, Bihar, 855114 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 855105 | Katihar | Kadwa | Kunhari | Kumheri P. O. Durgaganj, Kumheri, Katihar, Bihar, 855105 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 855114 | Katihar | Kadwa | Bhogaon | State- Bihar Mallik Pailagarh Via Sonaili, Katihar, Katihar, Bihar, 855114 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 855105 | Katihar | Kadwa | Kadwa | Kumhari Po.durgaganj Ps.kadwa Dist, Katihar Kumhari Po.durgaganj Ps.kadwa Dist, Katihar, Katihar, Bihar, 855105 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 855113 | Katihar | Kadwa | Kursail | Kursail Kursail, P. O. Jhava, Teh.barsoi, 855113, Katihar, Bihar, 855113 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 855114 | Katihar | Kadwa | Sonaili | Sonaili Ps.kadwa Dist-Katihar Sonaili Ps.kadwa Dist-Katihar, Katihar, Bihar, 855114 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 855114 | Katihar | Kadwa | Sonaili | Sonali Bazar Sonali Bazar, Katihar, Bihar, 855114 |
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
Which district is Chauni village in?
Chauni village is in Katihar district.
Which state is Chauni village in?
Chauni village is in Bihar.
Which block is Chauni under?
Chauni comes under Kadwa Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Chauni?
The Census village code of Chauni is 224551.
Which Gram Panchayat is Chauni under?
Chauni is listed under CHOUNI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kadwa.
What is the population of Chauni village?
The village record lists 2,748 people and 586 households for Chauni.
How many households are in Chauni village?
The village record lists 586 households for Chauni.
What is the male and female population of Chauni?
The record lists 1,385 male residents and 1,363 female residents for Chauni.
What is the sex ratio of Chauni village?
The sex ratio of Chauni is 984.12 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Chauni village?
The reported geographical area of Chauni is 223 hectares.
What is the population density of Chauni village?
The approximate population density of Chauni is 1,232.29 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Chauni?
The nearest town listed for Chauni is Katihar, about 29 km away.
How far is Chauni from the district headquarters?
Chauni is about 29 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Chauni from the sub-district headquarters?
Chauni is about 11 km from Kadwa, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Chauni?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Chauni.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Chauni?
For Chauni, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 186 hectares and irrigated land is 110 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chauni?
The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chauni. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.