Indian Village Directory

Banu Chhapra Village

Banu Chhapra is an inhabited village in Bettiah Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 217358, the Census 2011 record lists 12,311 people in 2,202 households and the reported area is 176 hectares. The local references include Banuchhapar Gram Panchayat, Bettiah CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bettiah at about 2 km.

In short:

Banu Chhapra is a village in Bettiah Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 217358 and 12,311 people in 2,202 households.

Village Code217358
Population12,311
Households2,202
Area176 hectares
Nearest TownBettiah

Detailed village profile

Banu Chhapra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 12,311 people, 176 hectares of reported area and Bettiah as the nearest town reference for Banu Chhapra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
Block Bettiah
CD Block Bettiah
Gram Panchayat BANUCHHAPAR
  • Banu Chhapra falls under Bettiah Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 217358.
  • The record lists 12,311 people living in 2,202 households.
  • The reported village area is 176 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bettiah.
  • 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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Banu Chhapra
Census Village Code
217358
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bettiah
Sub-district Census Code
01028
CD Block
Bettiah
Gram Panchayat
Banuchhapar
Households
2,202
Population
12,311
Male Population
6,398
Female Population
5,913
Sex Ratio
924.2
Area
176 hectares
Area
1.76 sq km
Nearest Town
Bettiah
Nearest Town Distance
2 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 6,994.89 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.59 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 10.24% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.27% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 83.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Banu Chhapra in the official administrative record. Census village code 217358, Banuchhapar Gram Panchayat and Bettiah CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01028
Village Census Code
217358
CD Block Code
0016
Gram Panchayat Code
0002
CD Block Name
Bettiah
Gram Panchayat Name
Banuchhapar

Location and Distance

Bettiah is the nearest town listed for Banu Chhapra, about 2 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 2 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
2 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
2 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bettiah
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
2 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bettiah
Distance within State/UT
2 km
Nearest Town
Bettiah
Distance from Nearest Town
2 km
Total Geographical Area
176 hectares
Area
1.76 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 12,311 people in 2,202 households, with 6,398 male residents and 5,913 female residents. The average household size is 5.59, and SC share is 10.24% and ST share is 0.27% for Banu Chhapra. Population density works out to about 6,994.89 people per sq km.

Total Households
2,202
Total Population
12,311
Male Population
6,398
Female Population
5,913
Sex Ratio
924.2
Average Household Size
5.59
SC Population
1,261
SC Male Population
656
SC Female Population
605
SC Population Share
10.24
ST Population
33
ST Male Population
7
ST Female Population
26
ST Population Share
0.27
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Banu Chhapra list 2 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Government Arts And Science Degree College
Available
Government Arts And Science Degree College Count
1
Private Vocational Training School ITI
Available
Private Vocational Training School ITI Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Banu Chhapra. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Banu Chhapra include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Community Toilet Complex Including Bath For General Public
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
6.1 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
59.35 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Banu Chhapra include black-topped road access, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Railway Station
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
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 Banu Chhapra 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community 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 Banu Chhapra is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 6 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Banu Chhapra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 74.96 hectares and irrigated land is 62.79 hectares (83.8% 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
88.39
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
3.11 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
3.44 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
74.96
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
12.17 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
62.79
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
3.44 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Banu Chhapra village located?

Banu Chhapra is in Bettiah Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Banu Chhapra village in?

Banu Chhapra village is in Pashchim Champaran district.

Which state is Banu Chhapra village in?

Banu Chhapra village is in Bihar.

Which block is Banu Chhapra under?

Banu Chhapra comes under Bettiah Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Banu Chhapra?

The Census village code of Banu Chhapra is 217358.

Which Gram Panchayat is Banu Chhapra under?

Banu Chhapra is listed under BANUCHHAPAR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bettiah.

What is the population of Banu Chhapra village?

The village record lists 12,311 people and 2,202 households for Banu Chhapra.

How many households are in Banu Chhapra village?

The village record lists 2,202 households for Banu Chhapra.

What is the male and female population of Banu Chhapra?

The record lists 6,398 male residents and 5,913 female residents for Banu Chhapra.

What is the sex ratio of Banu Chhapra village?

The sex ratio of Banu Chhapra is 924.2 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Banu Chhapra village?

The reported geographical area of Banu Chhapra is 176 hectares.

What is the population density of Banu Chhapra village?

The approximate population density of Banu Chhapra is 6,994.89 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Banu Chhapra?

The nearest town listed for Banu Chhapra is Bettiah, about 2 km away.

How far is Banu Chhapra from the district headquarters?

Banu Chhapra is about 2 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Banu Chhapra from the sub-district headquarters?

Banu Chhapra is about 2 km from Bettiah, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Banu Chhapra?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools for Banu Chhapra.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Banu Chhapra?

For Banu Chhapra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 74.96 hectares and irrigated land is 62.79 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Banu Chhapra.

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.