Indian Village Directory

Charihani Village

Charihani is an inhabited village in Gaunaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216482, the Census 2011 record lists 538 people in 94 households and the reported area is 122.39 hectares. The local references include Daraul Gram Panchayat, Gaunaha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkatiyaganj at about 22 km.

In short:

Charihani is a village in Gaunaha Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 216482 and 538 people in 94 households.

Village Code216482
Population538
Households94
Area122.39 hectares
Nearest TownNarkatiyaganj

Detailed village profile

Charihani at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 538 people, 122.39 hectares of reported area and Narkatiyaganj as the nearest town reference for Charihani, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
Block Gaunaha
CD Block Gaunaha
Gram Panchayat Daraul
  • Charihani falls under Gaunaha Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 216482.
  • The record lists 538 people living in 94 households.
  • The reported village area is 122.39 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Narkatiyaganj.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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
Charihani
Census Village Code
216482
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gaunaha
Sub-district Census Code
01015
CD Block
Gaunaha
Gram Panchayat
Daraul
Households
94
Population
538
Male Population
278
Female Population
260
Sex Ratio
935.25
Area
122.39 hectares
Area
1.22 sq km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Nearest Town Distance
22 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 439.58 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.72 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 13.57% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 43.49% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 91.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Charihani in the official administrative record. Census village code 216482, Daraul Gram Panchayat and Gaunaha CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01015
Village Census Code
216482
CD Block Code
0003
Gram Panchayat Code
0013
CD Block Name
Gaunaha
Gram Panchayat Name
Daraul

Location and Distance

Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town listed for Charihani, about 22 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 54 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gaunaha
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
16 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
54 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
22 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Narkatiyaganj
Distance within State/UT
22 km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Town
22 km
Total Geographical Area
122.39 hectares
Area
1.22 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 538 people in 94 households, with 278 male residents and 260 female residents. The average household size is 5.72, and SC share is 13.57% and ST share is 43.49% for Charihani. Population density works out to about 439.58 people per sq km.

Total Households
94
Total Population
538
Male Population
278
Female Population
260
Sex Ratio
935.25
Average Household Size
5.72
SC Population
73
SC Male Population
36
SC Female Population
37
SC Population Share
13.57
ST Population
234
ST Male Population
113
ST Female Population
121
ST Population Share
43.49
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Charihani 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
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
7 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Charihani include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Charihani show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 95 hectares and irrigated land is 86.8 hectares (91.4% 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
10.09
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
10.3 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
95.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
8.2 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
86.8
Canals Area In Hectares
64.4 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
22.4 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Charihani village located?

Charihani is in Gaunaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Charihani village in?

Charihani village is in Pashchim Champaran district.

Which state is Charihani village in?

Charihani village is in Bihar.

Which block is Charihani under?

Charihani comes under Gaunaha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Charihani?

The Census village code of Charihani is 216482.

Which Gram Panchayat is Charihani under?

Charihani is listed under Daraul Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gaunaha.

What is the population of Charihani village?

The village record lists 538 people and 94 households for Charihani.

How many households are in Charihani village?

The village record lists 94 households for Charihani.

What is the male and female population of Charihani?

The record lists 278 male residents and 260 female residents for Charihani.

What is the sex ratio of Charihani village?

The sex ratio of Charihani is 935.25 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Charihani village?

The reported geographical area of Charihani is 122.39 hectares.

What is the population density of Charihani village?

The approximate population density of Charihani is 439.58 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Charihani?

The nearest town listed for Charihani is Narkatiyaganj, about 22 km away.

How far is Charihani from the district headquarters?

Charihani is about 54 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Charihani from the sub-district headquarters?

Charihani is about 16 km from Gaunaha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Charihani, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 95 hectares and irrigated land is 86.8 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Charihani.

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.