Where is Chauni village located?
Chauni is in Baisi Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Chauni Village
Chauni is an inhabited village in Baisi Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 223981, the Census 2011 record lists 3,364 people in 686 households and the reported area is 232 hectares. The local references include Malharia Gram Panchayat, Baisi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purnia at about 30 km.
Chauni is a village in Baisi Block, Purnia district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 223981 and 3,364 people in 686 households.
Village Code223981
Population3,364
Households686
Area232 hectares
Nearest TownPurnia
Detailed village profile
Chauni at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,364 people, 232 hectares of reported area and Purnia as the nearest town reference for Chauni, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Chauni falls under Baisi Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 223981.
- The record lists 3,364 people living in 686 households.
- The reported village area is 232 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Purnia.
- 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
- Chauni
- Census Village Code
- 223981
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Purnia
- District Census Code
- 211
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Baisi
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01140
- CD Block
- Baisi
- Gram Panchayat
- Malharia
- Households
- 686
- Population
- 3,364
- Male Population
- 1,738
- Female Population
- 1,626
- Sex Ratio
- 935.56
- Area
- 232 hectares
- Area
- 2.32 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Purnia
- Nearest Town Distance
- 30 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
1,450 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.9 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
3.6%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0.03%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
44.7%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chauni in the official administrative record. Census village code 223981, Malharia Gram Panchayat and Baisi CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 211
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01140
- Village Census Code
- 223981
- CD Block Code
- 0128
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0001
- CD Block Name
- Baisi
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Malharia
Location and Distance
Purnia is the nearest town listed for Chauni, about 30 km away. Purnia 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
- Baisi
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 15 km
- District Headquarter
- Purnia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 30 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Purnia
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 30 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Purnia
- Distance within State/UT
- 30 km
- Nearest Town
- Purnia
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 30 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 232 hectares
- Area
- 2.32 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,364 people in 686 households, with 1,738 male residents and 1,626 female residents. The average household size is 4.9, and SC share is 3.6% and ST share is 0.03% for Chauni. Population density works out to about 1,450 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 686
- Total Population
- 3,364
- Male Population
- 1,738
- Female Population
- 1,626
- Sex Ratio
- 935.56
- Average Household Size
- 4.9
- SC Population
- 121
- SC Male Population
- 64
- SC Female Population
- 57
- SC Population Share
- 3.6
- ST Population
- 1
- ST Female Population
- 1
- ST Population Share
- 0.03
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Chauni list 2 government primary schools and 2 private primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chauni include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chauni include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Chauni 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
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Chauni is reported as 7 hours per day in summer and 4 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
- 7 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Chauni show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 194.85 hectares and irrigated land is 87.16 hectares (44.7% 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
- 29.0
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 8.15 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 194.85
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 107.69 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 87.16
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 58 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 29.16 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Others
- Available
- Others Functions All Year
- 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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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chauni
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
- Within 5 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 6 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 3 | 50% |
| Canara Bank | 2 | 33% |
| Central Bank of India | 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | ATM | 854315 | Purnia | Baisi | Simalbari | At: Simalbari Simalbari, Purnia, Bihar, 854315 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 854315 | Purnia | Baisi | Baisi | Baisi Baisi, P. O. Baisi, Dist.purnea, 854315, Purnia, Bihar, 854315 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 854315 | Purnia | Baisi | Baisi | Baisi Bazar Road, Near Sbi Baisi Branch Baisi Bazar, Baisi, Purnea, Purnia, Bihar, 854315 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 854315 | Purnia | Baisi | Asja Mawaia | 0 Asja Mowaiya, Teh.baisee, Purnia, Bihar, 854315 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 854315 | Purnia | Baisi | Simalbari | Baisi-Amour Road, Near Canara Bank Simalbari Chowk, Baisi, Purnia, Bihar, 854315 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 854315 | Purnia | Baisi | Simalbari | Near Canara Bank, Simalbari Simalbari Chowk, Baisi, Baisi-Amour Road, Purnia, Bihar, 854315 |
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
Which district is Chauni village in?
Chauni village is in Purnia district.
Which state is Chauni village in?
Chauni village is in Bihar.
Which block is Chauni under?
Chauni comes under Baisi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Chauni?
The Census village code of Chauni is 223981.
Which Gram Panchayat is Chauni under?
Chauni is listed under Malharia Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Baisi.
What is the population of Chauni village?
The village record lists 3,364 people and 686 households for Chauni.
How many households are in Chauni village?
The village record lists 686 households for Chauni.
What is the male and female population of Chauni?
The record lists 1,738 male residents and 1,626 female residents for Chauni.
What is the sex ratio of Chauni village?
The sex ratio of Chauni is 935.56 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Chauni village?
The reported geographical area of Chauni is 232 hectares.
What is the population density of Chauni village?
The approximate population density of Chauni is 1,450 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Chauni?
The nearest town listed for Chauni is Purnia, about 30 km away.
How far is Chauni from the district headquarters?
Chauni is about 30 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Chauni from the sub-district headquarters?
Chauni is about 15 km from Baisi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Chauni?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 2 private primary schools for Chauni.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Chauni?
For Chauni, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 194.85 hectares and irrigated land is 87.16 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chauni?
The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chauni. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.