Where is Chama village located?
Chama is in Meral (Pipra Kalan) Sub-district of Garhwa district in Jharkhand, India.
Indian Village Directory
Chama Village
Chama is an inhabited village in Meral (Pipra Kalan) Sub-district of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 347655, the Census 2011 record lists 5,221 people in 988 households and the reported area is 709.26 hectares. The local references include Chama Gram Panchayat, Meral (Pipra Kalan) CD Block and the nearest town reference is Garhwa at about 10 km.
Village Code347655
Population5,221
Households988
Area709.26 hectares
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Chama
- Census Village Code
- 347655
- State
- Jharkhand
- State Census Code
- 20
- District
- Garhwa
- District Census Code
- 346
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Meral (Pipra Kalan)
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02508
- CD Block
- Meral (Pipra Kalan)
- Gram Panchayat
- Chama
- Households
- 988
- Population
- 5,221
- Male Population
- 2,672
- Female Population
- 2,549
- Sex Ratio
- 953.97
- Area
- 709.26 hectares
- Area
- 7.09 sq km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 822114
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Chama at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 5,221 people, 709.26 hectares of reported area and Garhwa as the nearest town reference for Chama, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
StateJharkhand
DistrictGarhwa
Sub-districtMeral (Pipra Kalan)
CD BlockMeral (Pipra Kalan)
Gram PanchayatCHAMA
- Chama falls under Meral (Pipra Kalan) Sub-district in Garhwa district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 347655.
- The record lists 5,221 people living in 988 households.
- The reported village area is 709.26 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Garhwa.
- 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
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Density736.12 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.28 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share8.68%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share1.8%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share62%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chama in the official administrative record. Census village code 347655, Chama Gram Panchayat and Meral (Pipra Kalan) CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 346
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02508
- Village Census Code
- 347655
- CD Block Code
- 0014
- CD Block Name
- Meral (Pipra Kalan)
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Chama
Location and Distance
Garhwa is the nearest town listed for Chama, about 10 km away. Garhwa is listed as the district headquarters at about 10 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Meral
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 22 km
- District Headquarter
- Garhwa
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 10 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Garhwa
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jharkhand
- Distance within State/UT
- 200 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 709.26 hectares
- Area
- 7.09 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 5,221 people in 988 households, with 2,672 male residents and 2,549 female residents. The average household size is 5.28, and SC share is 8.68% and ST share is 1.8% for Chama. Population density works out to about 736.12 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 988
- Total Population
- 5,221
- Male Population
- 2,672
- Female Population
- 2,549
- Sex Ratio
- 953.97
- Average Household Size
- 5.28
- SC Population
- 453
- SC Male Population
- 238
- SC Female Population
- 215
- SC Population Share
- 8.68
- ST Population
- 94
- ST Male Population
- 46
- ST Female Population
- 48
- ST Population Share
- 1.8
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Chama list 5 government primary schools 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
- 5
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Chama. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Others Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chama include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 22.16 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 85 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chama include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Major District Road
- 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 Chama include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Chama is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 4 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
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 1 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 2 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Chama show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 258.11 hectares and irrigated land is 160 hectares (62% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 302.78 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 34.09
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 26.46 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 11 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 15.9 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 24.51 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 14.25 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 258.11
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 98.11 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 160.0
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 75 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chama
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.
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
- 41
- Banks in Matched Records
- 16
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 33 | 80% |
| CRM | 8 | 20% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 19 | 46% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 4 | 9.8% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 3 | 7.3% |
| Bank of India | 2 | 4.9% |
| Punjab National Bank | 2 | 4.9% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 822114 | Garhwa | Garhwa | Garhwa (Np) | Garwha, PIN Code- 822114, Jharkhand Nawada More, Vishunpur, Po- Nawada, Ps- Garwha Town, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 822114 | Garhwa | Garhwa | Garhwa (Np) | Near Tiwari Rest House, Ranka More Bank of Baroda Garhwa, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 822114 | Garhwa | Garhwa | Garhwa (Np) | Laxmi Market, Sahjina More, Garhwa, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 822114 | Garhwa | Garhwa | Garhwa (Np) | Garhwa Sahijana, Near Chinmiya More, Opp.police Station, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 822114 | Garhwa | Garhwa | Garhwa (Np) | Garhwa Main Road Sri Ganesh Mall Garhwa, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114 |
| Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited | ATM | 822114 | Garhwa | Garhwa | Garhwa (Np) | Jharkhand Kamal Complex, Garhwa P O, Garhwa Dist, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 822114 | Garhwa | Garhwa | Garhwa (Np) | 0 Laxmi Market, Sahijana More, Garhwa, Jharkhand 822114 Ranka Chowk, Garhwa Sahijna More, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114 |
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 822114 | Garhwa | Ramna | Tandwa | Jharkhand 822114 Puran Cand Chowk, Tandwa, Garhwa, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114 |
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
Which district is Chama village in?
Chama village is in Garhwa district.
Which state is Chama village in?
Chama village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Chama under?
Chama comes under Meral (Pipra Kalan) Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Chama?
The Census village code of Chama is 347655.
Which Gram Panchayat is Chama under?
Chama is listed under CHAMA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Meral (Pipra Kalan).
What is the population of Chama village?
The village record lists 5,221 people and 988 households for Chama.
How many households are in Chama village?
The village record lists 988 households for Chama.
What is the male and female population of Chama?
The record lists 2,672 male residents and 2,549 female residents for Chama.
What is the sex ratio of Chama village?
The sex ratio of Chama is 953.97 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Chama village?
The reported geographical area of Chama is 709.26 hectares.
What is the population density of Chama village?
The approximate population density of Chama is 736.12 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Chama?
The nearest town listed for Chama is Garhwa, about 10 km away.
How far is Chama from the district headquarters?
Chama is about 10 km from Garhwa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Chama from the sub-district headquarters?
Chama is about 22 km from Meral, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Chama?
The village facility record lists 5 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Chama.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Chama?
For Chama, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 258.11 hectares and irrigated land is 160 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chama?
The page shows 41 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chama. These records include 16 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.