Indian Village Directory

Chara Village

Chara is an inhabited village in Naubatpur Block of Patna district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 245516, the Census 2011 record lists 1,061 people in 169 households and the reported area is 143 hectares. The local references include Ajawan Gram Panchayat, Naubatpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Naubatpur at about 6 km.

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Quick answer: Chara is a village in Naubatpur Block, Patna district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 245516 and 1,061 people in 169 households.
Village Code245516
Population1,061
Households169
Area143 hectares
Nearest TownNaubatpur

Key Village Facts

Village
Chara
Census Village Code
245516
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Patna
District Census Code
230
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Naubatpur
Sub-district Census Code
01404
CD Block
Naubatpur
Gram Panchayat
Ajawan
Households
169
Population
1,061
Male Population
541
Female Population
520
Sex Ratio
961.18
Area
143 hectares
Area
1.43 sq km
Nearest Town
Naubatpur
Nearest Town Distance
6 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Chara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,061 people, 143 hectares of reported area and Naubatpur as the nearest town reference for Chara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictPatna
CD BlockNaubatpur
Gram PanchayatAjawan
  • Chara falls under Naubatpur Block in Patna district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 245516.
  • The record lists 1,061 people living in 169 households.
  • The reported village area is 143 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Naubatpur.
  • 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 Density741.96 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.28 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share15.27%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chara in the official administrative record. Census village code 245516, Ajawan Gram Panchayat and Naubatpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
230
Sub-district Census Code
01404
Village Census Code
245516
CD Block Code
0392
Gram Panchayat Code
0034
CD Block Name
Naubatpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Ajawan

Location and Distance

Naubatpur is the nearest town listed for Chara, about 6 km away. Patna 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
Naubatpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Patna
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Naubatpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
6 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Naubatpur
Distance within State/UT
6 km
Nearest Town
Naubatpur
Distance from Nearest Town
6 km
Total Geographical Area
143 hectares
Area
1.43 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,061 people in 169 households, with 541 male residents and 520 female residents. The average household size is 6.28, and SC share is 15.27% and ST share is 0% for Chara. Population density works out to about 741.96 people per sq km.

Total Households
169
Total Population
1,061
Male Population
541
Female Population
520
Sex Ratio
961.18
Average Household Size
6.28
SC Population
162
SC Male Population
87
SC Female Population
75
SC Population Share
15.27
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chara list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable Count
4

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chara include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake 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
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
36.5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Major District Road
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 Chara include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chara is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 2 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
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 98.4 hectares and irrigated land is 98.4 hectares (100% 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
44.6
Net Area Sown In Hectares
98.4
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
98.4
Waterfall Area In Hectares
32.4 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
29.5 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chara

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
9
Banks in Matched Records
7
Matched PINs
2

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 9 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 2 22%
Union Bank of India 2 22%
Axis Bank Limited 1 11%
Bank of India 1 11%
Canara Bank 1 11%

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 801109 Patna Naubatpur Naubatpur (Np) Patna 801109. Khata No.132 Plot No.1275 Jaya Place Naubatpur Dis No.621 Tauzi T, Patna, Bihar, 801109
Bank of Baroda ATM 801109 Patna Naubatpur Chiraura Chiraura Chiraura Naubatpur Road, Patna, Bihar, 801109
Bank of India ATM 801109 Patna Naubatpur Naubatpur (Np) Village and Post Naubatpur, Dist. Patna, Bihar - 801109, Patna, Bihar, 801109
Canara Bank ATM 801109 Patna Naubatpur Naubatpur (Np) Naubatpur Main Road, Patna, Bihar, 801109
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 801109 Patna Naubatpur Naubatpur (Np) Main Road, Naubatpur, Dist. Shiwala Patna, Bihar - 801109. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Udhav Palace, Opp. Govt Hospital…
Punjab National Bank ATM 801109 Patna Naubatpur Naubatpur (Np) Nh-98 Road Naubatpur, Patna, Bihar, 801109
Union Bank of India ATM 801109 Patna Naubatpur Naubatpur (Np) Main Road Naubatpur the Ramanuj, Patna, Bihar, 801109
Bank of Baroda ATM 801109 Patna Naubatpur Naubatpur (Np) Tileshwari Market Naubatpur Main Road, Patna, Bihar, 801109

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 Chara village located?

Chara is in Naubatpur Block of Patna district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Chara village in?

Chara village is in Patna district.

Which state is Chara village in?

Chara village is in Bihar.

Which block is Chara under?

Chara comes under Naubatpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chara?

The Census village code of Chara is 245516.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chara under?

Chara is listed under Ajawan Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Naubatpur.

What is the population of Chara village?

The village record lists 1,061 people and 169 households for Chara.

How many households are in Chara village?

The village record lists 169 households for Chara.

What is the male and female population of Chara?

The record lists 541 male residents and 520 female residents for Chara.

What is the sex ratio of Chara village?

The sex ratio of Chara is 961.18 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chara village?

The reported geographical area of Chara is 143 hectares.

What is the population density of Chara village?

The approximate population density of Chara is 741.96 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chara?

The nearest town listed for Chara is Naubatpur, about 6 km away.

How far is Chara from the district headquarters?

Chara is about 30 km from Patna, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chara from the sub-district headquarters?

Chara is about 6 km from Naubatpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chara?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Chara.

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

For Chara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 98.4 hectares and irrigated land is 98.4 hectares.

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

The page shows 9 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chara. These records include 7 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.