Indian Village Directory

Chama Village

Chama is an inhabited village in Chanho Sub-district of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 374234, the Census 2011 record lists 3,622 people in 703 households and the reported area is 2,075 hectares. The local references include Chama Gram Panchayat, Chanho CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ranchi at about 48 km.

In short:

Chama is a village in Chanho Sub-district, Ranchi district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 374234 and 3,622 people in 703 households.

Village Code374234
Population3,622
Households703
Area2,075 hectares
Nearest TownRanchi

Detailed village profile

Chama at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,622 people, 2,075 hectares of reported area and Ranchi as the nearest town reference for Chama, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Ranchi
Sub-district Chanho
CD Block Chanho
Gram Panchayat CHAMA
  • Chama falls under Chanho Sub-district in Ranchi district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 374234.
  • The record lists 3,622 people living in 703 households.
  • The reported village area is 2,075 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Ranchi.
  • 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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  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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
Chama
Census Village Code
374234
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Ranchi
District Census Code
364
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chanho
Sub-district Census Code
02694
CD Block
Chanho
Gram Panchayat
Chama
Households
703
Population
3,622
Male Population
1,854
Female Population
1,768
Sex Ratio
953.61
Area
2,075 hectares
Area
20.75 sq km
Nearest Town
Ranchi
Nearest Town Distance
48 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
829205
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 174.55 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.15 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 9.77% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 53.92% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chama in the official administrative record. Census village code 374234, Chama Gram Panchayat and Chanho CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
364
Sub-district Census Code
02694
Village Census Code
374234
CD Block Code
0200
CD Block Name
Chanho
Gram Panchayat Name
Chama

Location and Distance

Ranchi is the nearest town listed for Chama, about 48 km away. Ranchi is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chanho
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Ranchi
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ranchi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town
Ranchi
Distance from Nearest Town
48 km
Total Geographical Area
2,075 hectares
Area
20.75 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,622 people in 703 households, with 1,854 male residents and 1,768 female residents. The average household size is 5.15, and SC share is 9.77% and ST share is 53.92% for Chama. Population density works out to about 174.55 people per sq km.

Total Households
703
Total Population
3,622
Male Population
1,854
Female Population
1,768
Sex Ratio
953.61
Average Household Size
5.15
SC Population
354
SC Male Population
186
SC Female Population
168
SC Population Share
9.77
ST Population
1,953
ST Male Population
1,015
ST Female Population
938
ST Population Share
53.92
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chama list 3 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 2 government middle schools and 1 private 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
3
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Private Middle School
Available
Private 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
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chama 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
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
69.82 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.

Sub Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
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 ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chama show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 112.73 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
919.26 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
303.01
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
31.11 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
319.31 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
319.76 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
112.73
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
112.73 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

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 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.

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 829205 Ranchi Khelari Khelari (Ct) Dist:-Ranchi, Jharkhand Main Road K. D Market Khelari, P. O+p.s:-Khelari, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 829205

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 Chama village located?

Chama is in Chanho Sub-district of Ranchi district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Chama village in?

Chama village is in Ranchi district.

Which state is Chama village in?

Chama village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Chama under?

Chama comes under Chanho 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 374234.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chama under?

Chama is listed under CHAMA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chanho.

What is the population of Chama village?

The village record lists 3,622 people and 703 households for Chama.

How many households are in Chama village?

The village record lists 703 households for Chama.

What is the male and female population of Chama?

The record lists 1,854 male residents and 1,768 female residents for Chama.

What is the sex ratio of Chama village?

The sex ratio of Chama is 953.61 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chama village?

The reported geographical area of Chama is 2,075 hectares.

What is the population density of Chama village?

The approximate population density of Chama is 174.55 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 Ranchi, about 48 km away.

How far is Chama from the district headquarters?

Chama is about 35 km from Ranchi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chama from the sub-district headquarters?

Chama is about 25 km from Chanho, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chama?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 2 government middle schools and 1 private middle school for Chama.

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

For Chama, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 112.73 hectares.

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

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