Indian Village Directory

Chalam Village

Chalam is an inhabited village in Khunti Sub-district of Khunti district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 375173, the Census 2011 record lists 761 people in 146 households and the reported area is 264 hectares. The local references include Barudih Gram Panchayat, Khunti CD Block and the nearest town reference is Khunti at about 11 km.

In short:

Chalam is a village in Khunti Sub-district, Khunti district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 375173 and 761 people in 146 households.

Village Code375173
Population761
Households146
Area264 hectares

Detailed village profile

Chalam at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 761 people, 264 hectares of reported area and Khunti as the nearest town reference for Chalam, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Khunti
Sub-district Khunti
CD Block Khunti
Gram Panchayat BARUDIH
  • Chalam falls under Khunti Sub-district in Khunti district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 375173.
  • The record lists 761 people living in 146 households.
  • The reported village area is 264 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Khunti.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Chalam
Census Village Code
375173
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Khunti
District Census Code
365
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Khunti
Sub-district Census Code
02704
CD Block
Khunti
Gram Panchayat
Barudih
Households
146
Population
761
Male Population
371
Female Population
390
Sex Ratio
1,051.21
Area
264 hectares
Area
2.64 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
835216
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 288.26 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.21 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 21.16% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 52.04% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 16.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chalam in the official administrative record. Census village code 375173, Barudih Gram Panchayat and Khunti CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
365
Sub-district Census Code
02704
Village Census Code
375173
CD Block Code
0210
CD Block Name
Khunti
Gram Panchayat Name
Barudih

Location and Distance

Khunti is the nearest town listed for Chalam, about 11 km away. Khunti is listed as the district headquarters at about 11 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Khunti
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
11 km
District Headquarter
Khunti
Distance from District Headquarter
11 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Khunti
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
11 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
264 hectares
Area
2.64 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 761 people in 146 households, with 371 male residents and 390 female residents. The average household size is 5.21, and SC share is 21.16% and ST share is 52.04% for Chalam. Population density works out to about 288.26 people per sq km.

Total Households
146
Total Population
761
Male Population
371
Female Population
390
Sex Ratio
1,051.21
Average Household Size
5.21
SC Population
161
SC Male Population
87
SC Female Population
74
SC Population Share
21.16
ST Population
396
ST Male Population
185
ST Female Population
211
ST Population Share
52.04
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chalam 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.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Chalam. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chalam include hand pump 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
Spring
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
35.52 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
30.13 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chalam include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
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 Chalam include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chalam show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 179.88 hectares and irrigated land is 30.13 hectares (16.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
5.5 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
43.1
Net Area Sown In Hectares
179.88
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
149.75 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
30.13

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chalam

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.

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, district and local admin area

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
Punjab National Bank 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
Punjab National Bank ATM 835216 Khunti Khunti Khunti (Np) Automobiles, Indian Oil Petrol Pump, Murhu, Khunti, Jharkhand-835216 Pnb Murhu, Khunti, Jharkhand, 835216

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 Chalam village located?

Chalam is in Khunti Sub-district of Khunti district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Chalam village in?

Chalam village is in Khunti district.

Which state is Chalam village in?

Chalam village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Chalam under?

Chalam comes under Khunti Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chalam?

The Census village code of Chalam is 375173.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chalam under?

Chalam is listed under BARUDIH Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Khunti.

What is the population of Chalam village?

The village record lists 761 people and 146 households for Chalam.

How many households are in Chalam village?

The village record lists 146 households for Chalam.

What is the male and female population of Chalam?

The record lists 371 male residents and 390 female residents for Chalam.

What is the sex ratio of Chalam village?

The sex ratio of Chalam is 1,051.21 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chalam village?

The reported geographical area of Chalam is 264 hectares.

What is the population density of Chalam village?

The approximate population density of Chalam is 288.26 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chalam?

The nearest town listed for Chalam is Khunti, about 11 km away.

How far is Chalam from the district headquarters?

Chalam is about 11 km from Khunti, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chalam from the sub-district headquarters?

Chalam is about 11 km from Khunti, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chalam?

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

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

For Chalam, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 179.88 hectares and irrigated land is 30.13 hectares.

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

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