Indian Village Directory

Chatra District Village Directory

The Chatra district village directory covers 1,471 Census 2011 village records across 12 sub-districts in Jharkhand. These records help you compare Census village codes, population, households, village area, local facilities, nearest-town details and administrative paths before opening an individual village profile. Across the available records, Chatra district has 1,377 inhabited villages, 94 uninhabited village entries, 979,932 people and 171,296 households, with 375,798 hectares of recorded village area. For quick comparison, Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) has the most village records; Jori Kalan is the largest listed village by population; Angarah has the largest recorded area. The facility summary adds local context: primary school is reported for 1,377 villages, mobile coverage is reported for 443 villages, all-weather road is reported for 862 villages. The figures are prepared from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records; postal context covers 190 offices and 10 PINs; banking context uses Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ATM, CDM and CRM access records.

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Quick answer: Chatra district has 1,471 Census 2011 village records in this directory, grouped under 12 sub-districts in Jharkhand.
Local Admin Units12
Villages1,471
Population979,932
Households171,296
Area (ha)375,797.73

Sub-districts in Chatra

The sub-district-wise table compares 12 sub-districts in Chatra district using Census 2011 village records. Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) has 270 villages, about 18% of the district list.

Sub-district-wise Village List
Sub-districtCensus CodeVillagesVillage ShareInhabited %PopulationPopulation ShareAvg Pop / VillageHouseholdsArea (ha)Area SharePop / sq kmLargest Village
Chatra 02518 182 12% 92% 101,014 10% 555 17,395 40,021.44 11% 252.4 Tikar
Gidhaur 02522 38 2.6% 100% 40,919 4.2% 1,077 6,930 17,419 4.6% 234.9 Duari
Itkhori 02520 159 11% 86% 74,929 7.6% 471 12,373 16,060.09 4.3% 466.6 Itkhori
Kanha Chatti 02519 124 8.4% 94% 63,012 6.4% 508 10,756 22,749.14 6.1% 277 Chiridiri
Kunda 02516 78 5.3% 97% 30,018 3.1% 385 5,782 28,508.28 7.6% 105.3 Kunda
Lawalaung 02517 103 7% 94% 50,553 5.2% 491 9,233 39,386.44 10% 128.4 Lowalang
Mayur Hand 02521 118 8% 92% 58,925 6% 499 10,235 13,327.59 3.5% 442.1 Majurhand
Pathalgora 02523 30 2% 100% 31,530 3.2% 1,051 5,701 13,321 3.5% 236.7 Nawadih Damol
Pratappur 02515 176 12% 97% 120,221 12% 683 21,055 38,579 10% 311.6 Tanrwa
Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) 02514 270 18% 93% 187,590 19% 695 31,534 51,318.49 14% 365.5 Jori Kalan
Simaria 02524 100 6.8% 95% 107,871 11% 1,079 19,556 51,247.68 14% 210.5 Edla
Tandwa 02525 93 6.3% 98% 113,350 12% 1,219 20,746 43,859.58 12% 258.4 Tandwa

Sub-districts with the most village records

Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj), Chatra and Pratappur are the sub-districts with the most village records in Chatra district. Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) ranks first with 270 villages, 187,590 people and 365.5 people per sq km. Use this ranking to start local village search, Census code lookup and sub-district comparison.

Top Local Admin Units by Village Count
RankSub-districtVillagesVillage SharePopulationPopulation ShareArea (ha)Area Share
1 Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) 270 18% 187,590 19% 51,318.49 14%
2 Chatra 182 12% 101,014 10% 40,021.44 11%
3 Pratappur 176 12% 120,221 12% 38,579 10%
4 Itkhori 159 11% 74,929 7.6% 16,060.09 4.3%
5 Kanha Chatti 124 8.4% 63,012 6.4% 22,749.14 6.1%
6 Mayur Hand 118 8% 58,925 6% 13,327.59 3.5%
7 Lawalaung 103 7% 50,553 5.2% 39,386.44 10%
8 Simaria 100 6.8% 107,871 11% 51,247.68 14%
9 Tandwa 93 6.3% 113,350 12% 43,859.58 12%
10 Kunda 78 5.3% 30,018 3.1% 28,508.28 7.6%

Largest Villages by Population

Jori Kalan is the highest-population village listed for Chatra district, with 7,711 people and 1,301 households. That is 0.8% of the district's listed village population. The average household size is 5.9.

Largest Villages by Population
RankVillagePopulationDistrict Pop ShareHouseholdsAvg Household SizeArea (ha)Pop / sq kmNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Jori Kalan 7,711 0.8% 1,301 5.9 184 4,190.8 — —
2 Itkhori 7,121 0.7% 1,150 6.2 440 1,618.4 — —
3 Tandwa 6,475 0.7% 1,126 5.8 480 1,349 — —
4 Edla 5,788 0.6% 1,046 5.5 1,130 512.2 — —
5 Duari 5,642 0.6% 883 6.4 1,599 352.8 — —
6 Saradhu 5,544 0.6% 1,068 5.2 2,220 249.7 Chatra 56
7 Gidhaur 5,520 0.6% 1,021 5.4 1,389 397.4 — —
8 Raham 5,046 0.5% 928 5.4 2,530.87 199.4 — —
9 Nawadih Damol 4,484 0.5% 773 5.8 1,111 403.6 0 0
10 Dari 4,391 0.4% 823 5.3 178 2,466.9 — —

Largest Villages by Area

Angarah has the largest recorded village area in Chatra district at 2,747 hectares. It represents 0.7% of the district's listed village area. Its listed population density is 22.5 people per sq km. Use area figures for broad comparison only; land and revenue checks should use official records.

Largest Villages by Area
RankVillageArea (ha)District Area SharePopulationPop / sq kmHouseholdsHouseholds / haNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Angarah 2,747 0.7% 619 22.5 113 0.04 Pratappur 26
2 Raham 2,530.87 0.7% 5,046 199.4 928 0.37 — —
3 Piri 2,280 0.6% 1,646 72.2 347 0.15 — —
4 Saradhu 2,220 0.6% 5,544 249.7 1,068 0.48 Chatra 56
5 Kendu 2,048 0.5% 1,712 83.6 305 0.15 — —
6 Tigda 1,815 0.5% 974 53.7 178 0.1 — 0
7 Tutilwa 1,695 0.5% 1,880 110.9 364 0.21 — —
8 Jaldiha 1,634 0.4% 1,368 83.7 228 0.14 — —
9 Kasari 1,603 0.4% 3,074 191.8 564 0.35 — —
10 Duari 1,599 0.4% 5,642 352.8 883 0.55 — —

Post Offices and PIN Codes in Chatra District

Chatra has 190 post office records across 10 PIN codes in the available postal dataset. Use this summary for address reference, PIN-code grouping and nearby post-office checks.

The postal summary adds India Post address-reference context for Chatra district without turning the page into a full postal dump. It covers 190 offices across 10 PIN codes, including 190 delivery offices and 181 branch offices. PIN 825401 has the highest listed post-office count here with 40 offices. Selected rows are shown for quick reading; verify complete address and delivery details with India Post.

Please verify important address details with India Post before using PIN or post office information for postal, legal, banking or official work.

Post Offices / 100 Villages12.9
PIN Codes / 100 Villages0.7
Delivery Office %100%
Branch Office %95%
Coordinate Coverage %99%
Post Offices
190
Unique PIN Codes
10
Delivery Offices
190
Sub Offices
9
Branch Offices
181

Top PIN Codes by Post Office Count

Top PIN codes by post office count
PIN CodePost Offices
825401 40
825408 37
825103 35
825404 27
825321 21
825403 17
825414 8
829201 3
825415 1
825411 1

Office Type Summary

Post office type summary
Office TypePost Offices
Sub Office 9
Branch Office 181

Selected Post Offices and PIN Codes

Selected post offices and PIN codes
Office NamePINTypeDeliveryDivisionRegion
Bachra So 829201 Post Office Delivery Palamau Division Divreportingcircle
Chatra So Chatra 825401 Post Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Hunterganj So 825414 Post Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Itkhori So 825408 Post Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Jori So 825403 Post Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Ntpc North Karanpura So 825415 Post Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Pratappur So Chatra 825404 Post Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Simaria So 825103 Post Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Tandwa So Chatra 825321 Post Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Amjhar Bo 825408 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Ara Bo 825401 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Aurugerua Bo 825414 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Bachra North B. O 829201 Branch Office Delivery Palamau Division Divreportingcircle
Bagra Bo 825103 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Bahera Bo 825321 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Bakchoma 825321 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Bakchuma Bo 825401 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Baluri Bo 825401 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Banasandi Bo 825103 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Bandiadih 825404 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Banpur 825103 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Banwar 825103 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Baraini Bo 825401 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Bargaon Bo 825408 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Barhi Bo 825404 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Barhmana Bo 825401 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Bariatu Bo 825408 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Barisakhi Bo 825408 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Barura Bo 825404 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Barwa Kuchwa 825404 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Baudhadih Bo 825404 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Bengokala Bo 825401 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Benti Bo 825321 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Berhna Bo 825408 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Bhusia 825404 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Bichkila Bo 825404 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Bihiasarhachiya Bo 825403 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Birlutudag 825401 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Bundu Bo 829201 Branch Office Delivery Palamau Division Divreportingcircle
Chakla 825414 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Chandrikala Bo 825404 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Charu Bo 825408 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Chatra Bazar Bo 825401 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Chatti Anatpur Bo 825404 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Chattibariatu Bo 825321 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Chaya 825103 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Chopey Bo 825103 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Dadi Bo 825103 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Daha Bo 825414 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle
Daihar Bo 825408 Branch Office Delivery Hazaribagh Division Divreportingcircle

Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services in Chatra District

Chatra district has 40 bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The records cover 13 banks and 8 PIN codes. The list includes 29 ATMs and 11 CRMs. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 12 entries (30%). PIN code 825401 has the highest listed banking access count, with 22 records (55%). The density is 2.7 records per 100 village records. Use this section to understand local banking access patterns, then confirm current service status with the bank before visiting.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Records / 100 Villages2.7
ATM Share72%
CDM Share0%
CRM Share28%
Records / Bank3.1
ATM/CDM/CRM Records
40
ATMs
29
CRMs
11
Banks
13
PINs
8

Device Type Summary

ATM, CDM and CRM device type summary
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 29 72%
CRM 11 28%

Top Banks in This Area

Top banks by ATM/CDM/CRM record count
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 12 30%
Bank of India 8 20%
Punjab National Bank 6 15%
Axis Bank Limited 3 7.5%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 2 5%

Top PIN Codes by Banking Access Records

Top PIN codes by bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
PIN CodeRecordsShare
825401 22 55%
825408 6 15%
825321 5 12%
829201 3 7.5%
825402 1 2.5%
825420 1 2.5%
825404 1 2.5%
825403 1 2.5%

Sub-district-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary

Sub-district-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary
Sub-districtRecordsATMsCRMsCDMsBanksPINs
Chatra 23 16 7 0 13 2
Itkhori 2 0 2 0 2 1
Mayur Hand 2 2 0 0 2 1
Pathalgora 1 1 0 0 1 1
Pratappur 1 1 0 0 1 1
Shaligram Ram Narayanpur (Hunterganj) 2 2 0 0 2 2
Simaria 1 1 0 0 1 1
Tandwa 8 6 2 0 4 2

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

The selected rows show bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records for Chatra district from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, including banks such as Axis Bank Limited, Indian Bank and Bank of Baroda. The visible sample includes PIN codes such as 825401 and 825408. Verify 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 CRM 825401 Chatra Chatra Chatra (Nagar Parishad) Main Road Ground and First Floors Chatra, Chatra, Jharkhand, 825401
Indian Bank ATM 825408 Chatra Chatra Chatra (Nagar Parishad) Po-Chatra VILL-Dewariya, Chatra, Jharkhand, 825408
Bank of Baroda ATM 825401 Chatra Chatra Chatra (Nagar Parishad) Chatra, Jharkhand Verma Complex Main Road, Chatra, Jharkhand, 825401
Bank of India ATM 825401 Chatra Chatra Chatra (Nagar Parishad) Near Pnb Branch Chatra C/0 Ashutosh Sinha, Boi ATM Jartahi Bagh Chowk, Chatra, Jharkhand, 825401
Bank of Maharashtra CRM 825401 Chatra Chatra Chatra (Nagar Parishad) Main Road Chatra M K Traders, Near T O P No.1, Chatra, Jharkhand, 825401
Canara Bank ATM 825401 Chatra Chatra Chatra (Nagar Parishad) Near Jain Mandir Marwari Mohalla Chatra, Chatra, Jharkhand, 825401
Central Bank of India ATM 825401 Chatra Chatra Chatra (Nagar Parishad) Gausala Road Chatra, Chatra, Jharkhand, 825401
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 825401 Chatra Chatra Chatra (Nagar Parishad) Chatra, Jharkhand No 28, Line Kishunpur Mohalla, Chatra P O, Chatra, Jharkhand, 825401

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) details are based on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code, district or sub-district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Population Summary

Chatra district's village records list 979,932 people in 171,296 households. The average household size is 5.7. The listed village population density is 260.8 people per sq km.

Average Population / Village666
Average Household Size5.7
Inhabited Village %94%
Population Density / sq km260.8
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population979,932

Administrative Coverage

Administrative coverage connects Chatra district villages with local governance names used in Census 2011 records. The page reports 12 CD blocks, 287 Gram Panchayats and 29 nearest-town names. Common nearest-town references include 0, Aamjhar and Amjhar.

CD Blocks Reported12
Gram Panchayats Reported287
Nearest Town Names Reported29

CD blocks reported: Chatra, Gidhaur, Itkhori, Kanha Chatti, Kunda, Lawalaung, Mayur Hand, Pathalgora, Pratappur, Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj), Simaria, Tandwa.

Gram Panchayats reported: Adhara, Aghara, Ara, Aunru, Babhne, Bachra Uttari, Bagchuma, Bagchumba, Bagra, Bahera, Bakchuma, Baluri and more.

Village Facility Coverage

Village facility coverage uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields for Chatra district. The strongest reported signals are primary school in 1,377 villages (94% of district records), mobile coverage in 443 villages (30% of district records), all-weather road in 862 villages (59% of district records). Lower-count fields include Domestic Power Supply and Mobile Coverage, so users should verify current services locally. Treat these figures as historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.

Facility Coverage Summary

Facility Coverage Summary
FacilityVillages with FacilityReported VillagesGap Count% of All Villages
Primary School 1,377 1,377 — 93.61
Mobile Coverage 443 1,377 — 30.12
All-Weather Road 862 1,377 — 58.60
PDS Shop 511 1,377 — 34.74
Domestic Power Supply 367 1,377 — 24.95
Median Nearest Town Distance10 km
Villages within 5 km245
Villages over 25 km153

Nearest Town Distance Bands

Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance BandVillagesShare
Within 5 Km 245 43%
5-10 Km 48 8.4%
10-25 Km 125 22%
Over 25 Km 153 27%

Location and Distance Highlights

Location and distance highlights show how Chatra villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 570 villages, with an average of 17.95 km and a median of 10 km. 245 villages are within 5 km of a listed town, while 153 are over 25 km away. Use these figures for orientation, not for survey, emergency travel or legal decisions.

Distance Summary
Distance TypeReported VillagesAverage kmMaximum kmVillagePlace / HQ
Nearest Town Distance 570 17.95 413 Kasdabar —

About the Available Data

This data coverage section explains what is available for Chatra district. Across the visible sections, the page summarises 26 data fields and 34,853 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.

Data Available by Section
Data SectionFieldsReported ValuesAvailable / Positive Values
Census Codes and Administrative Details 6 8,800 5,884
Location and Distance 3 2,484 1,885
Population and Social Groups 3 4,319 4,118
Education Facilities 8 11,016 3,141
Connectivity, Roads and Transport 2 2,754 1,305
Financial, Market and Public Services 1 1,377 511
Power Supply 3 4,103 993

Data Method and Verification

This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.

Last Reviewed
30 May 2026
Main Source
Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
Postal Context
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Banking Context
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Use Vill for village search, Census code lookup, population context and local comparison. For land ownership, revenue records, postal delivery, banking service, emergency travel or legal work, confirm the latest details through the official portal or local office.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many villages are listed for Chatra district?

Chatra district has 1,471 Census 2011 village records in this directory. They are grouped across 12 sub-districts in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district has the most village records in Chatra district?

Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) has the most village records in Chatra district, with 270 entries. This is 18% of the district list, with 187,590 people where population is reported.

Which village has the highest population in Chatra district?

Jori Kalan is the highest-population village shown for Chatra district, with 7,711 people and 1,301 households. It accounts for 0.8% of the listed district village population.

Which village has the largest recorded area in Chatra district?

Angarah has the largest recorded village area in this directory for Chatra district, at 2,747 hectares. It represents 0.7% of the district's listed village area.

What population details are available for Chatra district villages?

The population summary includes 979,932 people, 171,296 households, male and female population, sex ratio, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe figures where reported. For this page, average household size is 5.7 and population density is 260.8 people per sq km.

What village facilities are reported for Chatra district?

The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-coverage signals include primary school in 1,377 villages (94% of district records), mobile coverage in 443 villages (30% of district records), all-weather road in 862 villages (59% of district records). These are historical records, not live service guarantees.

Does this page show postal and PIN details for Chatra district?

Yes. The postal summary includes 190 offices and 10 PINs for Chatra district. That is about 12.9 offices per 100 village records. Verify important address details with India Post.

What does the bank ATM, CDM and CRM data mean for Chatra district?

The banking section shows bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. Chatra district has 40 banking service records, about 2.7 records per 100 village records. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 12 entries. Current service details should be verified with the bank.

Which PIN code has the most bank ATM, CDM and CRM records in Chatra district?

PIN code 825401 has the most listed bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records in Chatra district, with 22 records in the available RBI-sourced data. Verify current service details with the bank before visiting.

How do I find a Census village code in Chatra district?

Start from the sub-district-wise table, open the local page, then choose the village. Village profiles show the Census village code where it is listed in the Census 2011 record.

How can I verify land records for villages in Chatra district?

Use the official land-record portal for Jharkhand, or the district and revenue office links where available. Most portals ask for district, sub-district, village and a record number such as khata, khatiyan, plot, khasra or owner name depending on the state. Vill is for village directory context, not land ownership proof.

Is the Chatra district village data live or historical?

The village details are mainly based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some administrative names, facilities, PINs or services may have changed after 2011, so verify important details with official sources.

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.