Indian Village Directory

Chaurawan Village

Chaurawan is an inhabited village in Islampur Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244965, the Census 2011 record lists 1,842 people in 269 households and the reported area is 238.77 hectares. The local references include Pachloa Gram Panchayat, Islampur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Islampur at about 12 km.

In short:

Chaurawan is a village in Islampur Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 244965 and 1,842 people in 269 households.

Village Code244965
Population1,842
Households269
Area238.77 hectares
Nearest TownIslampur

Detailed village profile

Chaurawan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,842 people, 238.77 hectares of reported area and Islampur as the nearest town reference for Chaurawan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nalanda
Block Islampur
CD Block Islampur
Gram Panchayat Pachloa
  • Chaurawan falls under Islampur Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 244965.
  • The record lists 1,842 people living in 269 households.
  • The reported village area is 238.77 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Islampur.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Chaurawan
Census Village Code
244965
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nalanda
District Census Code
229
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Islampur
Sub-district Census Code
01392
CD Block
Islampur
Gram Panchayat
Pachloa
Households
269
Population
1,842
Male Population
949
Female Population
893
Sex Ratio
940.99
Area
238.77 hectares
Area
2.39 sq km
Nearest Town
Islampur
Nearest Town Distance
12 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 771.45 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.85 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 21.82% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 80.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chaurawan in the official administrative record. Census village code 244965, Pachloa Gram Panchayat and Islampur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
229
Sub-district Census Code
01392
Village Census Code
244965
CD Block Code
0380
Gram Panchayat Code
0015
CD Block Name
Islampur
Gram Panchayat Name
Pachloa

Location and Distance

Islampur is the nearest town listed for Chaurawan, about 12 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Islampur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Biharsharif
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Islampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Islampur
Distance within State/UT
12 km
Nearest Town
Islampur
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
238.77 hectares
Area
2.39 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,842 people in 269 households, with 949 male residents and 893 female residents. The average household size is 6.85, and SC share is 21.82% and ST share is 0% for Chaurawan. Population density works out to about 771.45 people per sq km.

Total Households
269
Total Population
1,842
Male Population
949
Female Population
893
Sex Ratio
940.99
Average Household Size
6.85
SC Population
402
SC Male Population
212
SC Female Population
190
SC Population Share
21.82
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chaurawan list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 government middle 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
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chaurawan 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 Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
10.27 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chaurawan include Anganwadi centre, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chaurawan is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 5 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
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chaurawan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 177.27 hectares and irrigated land is 143.27 hectares (80.8% 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
60.29
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.21 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
177.27
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
34 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
143.27
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
133 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

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chaurawan

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.

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
6
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

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 4 67%
CRM 2 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 50%
Axis Bank Limited 2 33%
Indian Bank 1 17%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 801303 Nalanda Islampur Islampur (Np) Biharsharif, Nalanda Bihar-801303 Bihar State Highway 4, Kali Sthan Chowk Islampur, Nalanda, Bihar, 801303
State Bank of India CRM 801303 Nalanda Islampur Islampur (Np) Shop No 2. Islampur Market, Nalanda, Bihar Shop No 2. Islampur Market, Nalanda, Bihar, Nalanda, Bihar, 801303
Indian Bank ATM 801303 Nalanda Islampur Bauri Dih Khodaganj Bauridih, Nalanda, Bihar, 801303
State Bank of India ATM 801303 Nalanda Islampur Islampur (Np) Shop No 2. Islampur Market, Nalanda, Bihar Shop No 2. Islampur Market, Nalanda, Bihar, Nalanda, Bihar, 801303
State Bank of India ATM 801303 Nalanda Islampur Islampur (Np) At and Post Islampur, Teh-Islampur. at and Post Islampur, Teh-Islampur, Nalanda, Bihar, 801303
Axis Bank Limited CRM 801303 Nalanda Islampur Islampur (Np) Ist: Nalanda, Bihar- Ground and First Floor at Rajgir Main Road, Islampur, Po and Ps : Islampur, D, Nalanda, Bihar, 801303

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 Chaurawan village located?

Chaurawan is in Islampur Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Chaurawan village in?

Chaurawan village is in Nalanda district.

Which state is Chaurawan village in?

Chaurawan village is in Bihar.

Which block is Chaurawan under?

Chaurawan comes under Islampur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chaurawan?

The Census village code of Chaurawan is 244965.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chaurawan under?

Chaurawan is listed under Pachloa Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Islampur.

What is the population of Chaurawan village?

The village record lists 1,842 people and 269 households for Chaurawan.

How many households are in Chaurawan village?

The village record lists 269 households for Chaurawan.

What is the male and female population of Chaurawan?

The record lists 949 male residents and 893 female residents for Chaurawan.

What is the sex ratio of Chaurawan village?

The sex ratio of Chaurawan is 940.99 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chaurawan village?

The reported geographical area of Chaurawan is 238.77 hectares.

What is the population density of Chaurawan village?

The approximate population density of Chaurawan is 771.45 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chaurawan?

The nearest town listed for Chaurawan is Islampur, about 12 km away.

How far is Chaurawan from the district headquarters?

Chaurawan is about 30 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chaurawan from the sub-district headquarters?

Chaurawan is about 12 km from Islampur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chaurawan?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 government middle school for Chaurawan.

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

For Chaurawan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 177.27 hectares and irrigated land is 143.27 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chaurawan?

The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chaurawan. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.