Indian Village Directory

Chani Village

Chani is an inhabited village in Lawalaung Sub-district of Chatra district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 348608, the Census 2011 record lists 630 people in 100 households and the reported area is 433.12 hectares. The local references include Lawaloung Gram Panchayat, Lawalaung CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chatra at about 39 km.

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Quick answer: Chani is a village in Lawalaung Sub-district, Chatra district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 348608 and 630 people in 100 households.
Village Code348608
Population630
Households100
Area433.12 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Chani
Census Village Code
348608
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Chatra
District Census Code
347
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Lawalaung
Sub-district Census Code
02517
CD Block
Lawalaung
Gram Panchayat
Lawaloung
Households
100
Population
630
Male Population
326
Female Population
304
Sex Ratio
932.52
Area
433.12 hectares
Area
4.33 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
825404
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Chani at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 630 people, 433.12 hectares of reported area and Chatra as the nearest town reference for Chani, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictChatra
Sub-districtLawalaung
CD BlockLawalaung
Gram PanchayatLAWALOUNG
  • Chani falls under Lawalaung Sub-district in Chatra district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 348608.
  • The record lists 630 people living in 100 households.
  • The reported village area is 433.12 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Chatra.
  • 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 Density145.46 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.3 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share56.51%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share7.14%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share17.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chani in the official administrative record. Census village code 348608, Lawaloung Gram Panchayat and Lawalaung CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
347
Sub-district Census Code
02517
Village Census Code
348608
CD Block Code
0023
CD Block Name
Lawalaung
Gram Panchayat Name
Lawaloung

Location and Distance

Chatra is the nearest town listed for Chani, about 39 km away. Chatra is listed as the district headquarters at about 39 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Lawaloung
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Chatra
Distance from District Headquarter
39 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chatra
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
39 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
433.12 hectares
Area
4.33 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 630 people in 100 households, with 326 male residents and 304 female residents. The average household size is 6.3, and SC share is 56.51% and ST share is 7.14% for Chani. Population density works out to about 145.46 people per sq km.

Total Households
100
Total Population
630
Male Population
326
Female Population
304
Sex Ratio
932.52
Average Household Size
6.3
SC Population
356
SC Male Population
178
SC Female Population
178
SC Population Share
56.51
ST Population
45
ST Male Population
23
ST Female Population
22
ST Population Share
7.14
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chani list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chani include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
337.29 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chani include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chani include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chani show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 20.53 hectares and irrigated land is 3.6 hectares (17.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.22
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5.25 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
61.83 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
20.53
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
92.23 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
3.6
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
1.8 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
0.6 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chani

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.

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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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of India 1 100%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of India ATM 825404 Chatra Pratappur Partappur Pratappur Near Pratappur Thana, Boi ATM Near Pratappur Thana Pratappur Chatra, Chatra, Jharkhand, 825404

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 Chani village located?

Chani is in Lawalaung Sub-district of Chatra district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Chani village in?

Chani village is in Chatra district.

Which state is Chani village in?

Chani village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Chani under?

Chani comes under Lawalaung Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chani?

The Census village code of Chani is 348608.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chani under?

Chani is listed under LAWALOUNG Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Lawalaung.

What is the population of Chani village?

The village record lists 630 people and 100 households for Chani.

How many households are in Chani village?

The village record lists 100 households for Chani.

What is the male and female population of Chani?

The record lists 326 male residents and 304 female residents for Chani.

What is the sex ratio of Chani village?

The sex ratio of Chani is 932.52 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chani village?

The reported geographical area of Chani is 433.12 hectares.

What is the population density of Chani village?

The approximate population density of Chani is 145.46 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chani?

The nearest town listed for Chani is Chatra, about 39 km away.

How far is Chani from the district headquarters?

Chani is about 39 km from Chatra, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chani from the sub-district headquarters?

Chani is about 3 km from Lawaloung, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chani?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Chani.

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

For Chani, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 20.53 hectares and irrigated land is 3.6 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chani. 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.