Indian Village Directory

Hosir Village

Hosir is an inhabited village in Lawalaung Sub-district of Chatra district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 348592, the Census 2011 record lists 1,006 people in 173 households and the reported area is 899 hectares. The local references include Mangniya Gram Panchayat, Lawalaung CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chatra at about 36 km.

In short:

Hosir is a village in Lawalaung Sub-district, Chatra district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 348592 and 1,006 people in 173 households.

Village Code348592
Population1,006
Households173
Area899 hectares

Detailed village profile

Hosir at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,006 people, 899 hectares of reported area and Chatra as the nearest town reference for Hosir, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Chatra
Sub-district Lawalaung
CD Block Lawalaung
Gram Panchayat MANGNIYA
  • Hosir falls under Lawalaung Sub-district in Chatra district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 348592.
  • The record lists 1,006 people living in 173 households.
  • The reported village area is 899 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Hosir
Census Village Code
348592
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
Mangniya
Households
173
Population
1,006
Male Population
497
Female Population
509
Sex Ratio
1,024.14
Area
899 hectares
Area
8.99 sq 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 111.9 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.82 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 77.04% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 11.23% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 0.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Hosir in the official administrative record. Census village code 348592, Mangniya Gram Panchayat and Lawalaung CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
347
Sub-district Census Code
02517
Village Census Code
348592
CD Block Code
0023
CD Block Name
Lawalaung
Gram Panchayat Name
Mangniya

Location and Distance

Chatra is the nearest town listed for Hosir, about 36 km away. Chatra 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
Lawalaung
District Headquarter
Chatra
Distance from District Headquarter
36 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chatra
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
36 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
899 hectares
Area
8.99 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,006 people in 173 households, with 497 male residents and 509 female residents. The average household size is 5.82, and SC share is 77.04% and ST share is 11.23% for Hosir. Population density works out to about 111.9 people per sq km.

Total Households
173
Total Population
1,006
Male Population
497
Female Population
509
Sex Ratio
1,024.14
Average Household Size
5.82
SC Population
775
SC Male Population
382
SC Female Population
393
SC Population Share
77.04
ST Population
113
ST Male Population
50
ST Female Population
63
ST Population Share
11.23
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Hosir list 1 government 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Hosir 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
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3.45 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
2.18 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Hosir 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Hosir show that net sown area is 887.12 hectares and irrigated land is 3.33 hectares (0.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.43
Net Area Sown In Hectares
887.12
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
883.79 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
3.33
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
1.15 hectares

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hosir village located?

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

Which district is Hosir village in?

Hosir village is in Chatra district.

Which state is Hosir village in?

Hosir village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Hosir under?

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

What is the Census village code of Hosir?

The Census village code of Hosir is 348592.

Which Gram Panchayat is Hosir under?

Hosir is listed under MANGNIYA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Lawalaung.

What is the population of Hosir village?

The village record lists 1,006 people and 173 households for Hosir.

How many households are in Hosir village?

The village record lists 173 households for Hosir.

What is the male and female population of Hosir?

The record lists 497 male residents and 509 female residents for Hosir.

What is the sex ratio of Hosir village?

The sex ratio of Hosir is 1,024.14 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Hosir village?

The reported geographical area of Hosir is 899 hectares.

What is the population density of Hosir village?

The approximate population density of Hosir is 111.9 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Hosir?

The nearest town listed for Hosir is Chatra, about 36 km away.

How far is Hosir from the district headquarters?

Hosir is about 36 km from Chatra, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Hosir?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Hosir.

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

For Hosir, net sown area is 887.12 hectares and irrigated land is 3.33 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Hosir.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Hosir.

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.