Chiraia is an inhabited village in Salkhua Block of Saharsa district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 226650, the Census 2011 record lists 5,254 people in 954 households and the reported area is 961.27 hectares. The local references include Alani, Gordah Gram Panchayat, Salkhua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Saharsa at about 41 km.
In short:
Chiraia is a village in Salkhua Block, Saharsa district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 226650 and 5,254 people in 954 households.
Village Code226650
Population5,254
Households954
Area961.27 hectares
Nearest TownSaharsa
Detailed village profile
Chiraia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 5,254 people, 961.27 hectares of reported area and Saharsa as the nearest town reference for Chiraia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Chiraia falls under Salkhua Block in Saharsa district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 226650.
The record lists 5,254 people living in 954 households.
The reported village area is 961.27 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Saharsa.
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
Chiraia
Census Village Code
226650
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Saharsa
District Census Code
214
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Salkhua
Sub-district Census Code
01179
CD Block
Salkhua
Gram Panchayat
Alani, Gordah
Households
954
Population
5,254
Male Population
2,790
Female Population
2,464
Sex Ratio
883.15
Area
961.27 hectares
Area
9.61 sq km
Nearest Town
Saharsa
Nearest Town Distance
41 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
852106
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 Density546.57 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.51 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share48.84%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.04%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share52.3%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chiraia in the official administrative record. Census village code 226650, Alani, Gordah Gram Panchayat and Salkhua CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
214
Sub-district Census Code
01179
Village Census Code
226650
CD Block Code
0167
Gram Panchayat Code
00030004
CD Block Name
Salkhua
Gram Panchayat Name
Alani, Gordah
Location and Distance
Saharsa is the nearest town listed for Chiraia, about 41 km away. Saharsa is listed as the district headquarters at about 41 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Salkhua
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Saharsa
Distance from District Headquarter
41 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Saharsa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
41 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Saharsa
Distance within State/UT
41 km
Nearest Town
Saharsa
Distance from Nearest Town
41 km
Total Geographical Area
961.27 hectares
Area
9.61 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 5,254 people in 954 households, with 2,790 male residents and 2,464 female residents. The average household size is 5.51, and SC share is 48.84% and ST share is 0.04% for Chiraia. Population density works out to about 546.57 people per sq km.
Total Households
954
Total Population
5,254
Male Population
2,790
Female Population
2,464
Sex Ratio
883.15
Average Household Size
5.51
SC Population
2,566
SC Male Population
1,359
SC Female Population
1,207
SC Population Share
48.84
ST Population
2
ST Male Population
2
ST Population Share
0.04
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Chiraia list 4 government primary schools and 2 government middle 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
4
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Chiraia. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chiraia 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
298.77 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chiraia include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Post Office
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Chiraia 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
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Chiraia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 570.94 hectares and irrigated land is 298.77 hectares (52.3% 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
339.06
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
51.27 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
570.94
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
272.17 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
298.77
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
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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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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
2
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
2
100%
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.
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 Chiraia village located?
Chiraia is in Salkhua Block of Saharsa district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Chiraia village in?
Chiraia village is in Saharsa district.
Which state is Chiraia village in?
Chiraia village is in Bihar.
Which block is Chiraia under?
Chiraia comes under Salkhua Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Chiraia?
The Census village code of Chiraia is 226650.
Which Gram Panchayat is Chiraia under?
Chiraia is listed under ALANI, GORDAH Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Salkhua.
What is the population of Chiraia village?
The village record lists 5,254 people and 954 households for Chiraia.
How many households are in Chiraia village?
The village record lists 954 households for Chiraia.
What is the male and female population of Chiraia?
The record lists 2,790 male residents and 2,464 female residents for Chiraia.
What is the sex ratio of Chiraia village?
The sex ratio of Chiraia is 883.15 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Chiraia village?
The reported geographical area of Chiraia is 961.27 hectares.
What is the population density of Chiraia village?
The approximate population density of Chiraia is 546.57 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Chiraia?
The nearest town listed for Chiraia is Saharsa, about 41 km away.
How far is Chiraia from the district headquarters?
Chiraia is about 41 km from Saharsa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Chiraia from the sub-district headquarters?
Chiraia is about 15 km from Salkhua, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Chiraia?
The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools for Chiraia.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Chiraia?
For Chiraia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 570.94 hectares and irrigated land is 298.77 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chiraia?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chiraia. These records include 1 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.