Indian Village Directory

Biswas Village

Biswas is an inhabited village in Chanpatia Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 217199, the Census 2011 record lists 1,964 people in 337 households and the reported area is 190.2 hectares. The local references include Sirsia Gram Panchayat, Chanpatia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chanpatia at about 13 km.

In short:

Biswas is a village in Chanpatia Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 217199 and 1,964 people in 337 households.

Village Code217199
Population1,964
Households337
Area190.2 hectares
Nearest TownChanpatia

Detailed village profile

Biswas at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,964 people, 190.2 hectares of reported area and Chanpatia as the nearest town reference for Biswas, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
Block Chanpatia
CD Block Chanpatia
Gram Panchayat Sirsia
  • Biswas falls under Chanpatia Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 217199.
  • The record lists 1,964 people living in 337 households.
  • The reported village area is 190.2 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Chanpatia.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Biswas
Census Village Code
217199
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chanpatia
Sub-district Census Code
01025
CD Block
Chanpatia
Gram Panchayat
Sirsia
Households
337
Population
1,964
Male Population
1,033
Female Population
931
Sex Ratio
901.26
Area
190.2 hectares
Area
1.9 sq km
Nearest Town
Chanpatia
Nearest Town Distance
13 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 1,032.6 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.83 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 7.59% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.2% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 94.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Biswas in the official administrative record. Census village code 217199, Sirsia Gram Panchayat and Chanpatia CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01025
Village Census Code
217199
CD Block Code
0013
CD Block Name
Chanpatia
Gram Panchayat Name
Sirsia

Location and Distance

Chanpatia is the nearest town listed for Biswas, about 13 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 15 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chanpatia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
13 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
15 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chanpatia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
13 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Chanpatia
Distance within State/UT
13 km
Nearest Town
Chanpatia
Distance from Nearest Town
13 km
Total Geographical Area
190.2 hectares
Area
1.9 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,964 people in 337 households, with 1,033 male residents and 931 female residents. The average household size is 5.83, and SC share is 7.59% and ST share is 0.2% for Biswas. Population density works out to about 1,032.6 people per sq km.

Total Households
337
Total Population
1,964
Male Population
1,033
Female Population
931
Sex Ratio
901.26
Average Household Size
5.83
SC Population
149
SC Male Population
78
SC Female Population
71
SC Population Share
7.59
ST Population
4
ST Male Population
2
ST Female Population
2
ST Population Share
0.2
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Biswas include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
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 in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
35.1 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
12.9 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
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 Biswas 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
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Biswas show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 144.9 hectares and irrigated land is 136.9 hectares (94.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
10.2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
144.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
8 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
136.9
Canals Area In Hectares
124 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Biswas village located?

Biswas is in Chanpatia Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Biswas village in?

Biswas village is in Pashchim Champaran district.

Which state is Biswas village in?

Biswas village is in Bihar.

Which block is Biswas under?

Biswas comes under Chanpatia Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Biswas?

The Census village code of Biswas is 217199.

Which Gram Panchayat is Biswas under?

Biswas is listed under Sirsia Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chanpatia.

What is the population of Biswas village?

The village record lists 1,964 people and 337 households for Biswas.

How many households are in Biswas village?

The village record lists 337 households for Biswas.

What is the male and female population of Biswas?

The record lists 1,033 male residents and 931 female residents for Biswas.

What is the sex ratio of Biswas village?

The sex ratio of Biswas is 901.26 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Biswas village?

The reported geographical area of Biswas is 190.2 hectares.

What is the population density of Biswas village?

The approximate population density of Biswas is 1,032.6 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Biswas?

The nearest town listed for Biswas is Chanpatia, about 13 km away.

How far is Biswas from the district headquarters?

Biswas is about 15 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Biswas from the sub-district headquarters?

Biswas is about 13 km from Chanpatia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Biswas?

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

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

For Biswas, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 144.9 hectares and irrigated land is 136.9 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.