Where is Chaunkia village located?
Chaunkia is in Raghopur Block of Vaishali district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Chaunkia Village
Chaunkia is an inhabited village in Raghopur Block of Vaishali district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 235771, the Census 2011 record lists 5,043 people in 961 households and the reported area is 170 hectares. The local references include Saraepur Gram Panchayat, Raghopur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hajipur at about 36 km.
Village Code235771
Population5,043
Households961
Area170 hectares
Nearest TownHajipur
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Chaunkia
- Census Village Code
- 235771
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Vaishali
- District Census Code
- 220
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Raghopur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01279
- CD Block
- Raghopur
- Gram Panchayat
- Saraepur
- Households
- 961
- Population
- 5,043
- Male Population
- 2,716
- Female Population
- 2,327
- Sex Ratio
- 856.77
- Area
- 170 hectares
- Area
- 1.7 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Hajipur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 36 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Chaunkia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 5,043 people, 170 hectares of reported area and Hajipur as the nearest town reference for Chaunkia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Chaunkia falls under Raghopur Block in Vaishali district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 235771.
- The record lists 5,043 people living in 961 households.
- The reported village area is 170 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Hajipur.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density2,966.47 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.25 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share7.73%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chaunkia in the official administrative record. Census village code 235771, Saraepur Gram Panchayat and Raghopur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 220
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01279
- Village Census Code
- 235771
- CD Block Code
- 0267
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 2
- CD Block Name
- Raghopur
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Saraepur
Location and Distance
Hajipur is the nearest town listed for Chaunkia, about 36 km away. Hajipur is listed as the district headquarters at about 36 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Raghopur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 15 km
- District Headquarter
- Hajipur
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 36 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Hajipur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 36 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Hajipur
- Distance within State/UT
- 36 km
- Nearest Town
- Hajipur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 36 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 170 hectares
- Area
- 1.7 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 5,043 people in 961 households, with 2,716 male residents and 2,327 female residents. The average household size is 5.25, and SC share is 7.73% and ST share is 0% for Chaunkia. Population density works out to about 2,966.47 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 961
- Total Population
- 5,043
- Male Population
- 2,716
- Female Population
- 2,327
- Sex Ratio
- 856.77
- Average Household Size
- 5.25
- SC Population
- 390
- SC Male Population
- 204
- SC Female Population
- 186
- SC Population Share
- 7.73
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Chaunkia list 1 government primary school and 1 private primary 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
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chaunkia include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Covered Well
- Available
- Covered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 38.5 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chaunkia 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
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- 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 Chaunkia include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. 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
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Chaunkia is reported as 3 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
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 2 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Chaunkia show that reported agricultural commodities include Banana, Wheat and Maize and net sown area is 51.5 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Banana
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Maize
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 49.5
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 30.5 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 51.5
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 51.5 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Chaunkia village in?
Chaunkia village is in Vaishali district.
Which state is Chaunkia village in?
Chaunkia village is in Bihar.
Which block is Chaunkia under?
Chaunkia comes under Raghopur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Chaunkia?
The Census village code of Chaunkia is 235771.
Which Gram Panchayat is Chaunkia under?
Chaunkia is listed under Saraepur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Raghopur.
What is the population of Chaunkia village?
The village record lists 5,043 people and 961 households for Chaunkia.
How many households are in Chaunkia village?
The village record lists 961 households for Chaunkia.
What is the male and female population of Chaunkia?
The record lists 2,716 male residents and 2,327 female residents for Chaunkia.
What is the sex ratio of Chaunkia village?
The sex ratio of Chaunkia is 856.77 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Chaunkia village?
The reported geographical area of Chaunkia is 170 hectares.
What is the population density of Chaunkia village?
The approximate population density of Chaunkia is 2,966.47 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Chaunkia?
The nearest town listed for Chaunkia is Hajipur, about 36 km away.
How far is Chaunkia from the district headquarters?
Chaunkia is about 36 km from Hajipur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Chaunkia from the sub-district headquarters?
Chaunkia is about 15 km from Raghopur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Chaunkia?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school for Chaunkia.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Chaunkia.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Chaunkia.