Indian Village Directory

Chama Village

Chama is an inhabited village in Kanke Sub-district of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 373516, the Census 2011 record lists 1,065 people in 222 households and the reported area is 260 hectares. The local references include Badu Gram Panchayat, Kanke CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ranchi at about 20 km.

In short:

Chama is a village in Kanke Sub-district, Ranchi district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 373516 and 1,065 people in 222 households.

Village Code373516
Population1,065
Households222
Area260 hectares

Detailed village profile

Chama at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,065 people, 260 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 Kanke
CD Block Kanke
Gram Panchayat BADU
  • Chama falls under Kanke Sub-district in Ranchi district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 373516.
  • The record lists 1,065 people living in 222 households.
  • The reported village area is 260 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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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
373516
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Ranchi
District Census Code
364
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kanke
Sub-district Census Code
02684
CD Block
Kanke
Gram Panchayat
Badu
Households
222
Population
1,065
Male Population
534
Female Population
531
Sex Ratio
994.38
Area
260 hectares
Area
2.6 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
834006
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 409.62 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.8 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 89.95% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 3.9% 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 373516, Badu Gram Panchayat and Kanke CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
364
Sub-district Census Code
02684
Village Census Code
373516
CD Block Code
0190
CD Block Name
Kanke
Gram Panchayat Name
Badu

Location and Distance

Ranchi is the nearest town listed for Chama, about 20 km away. Ranchi is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kanke
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Ranchi
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ranchi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
260 hectares
Area
2.6 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,065 people in 222 households, with 534 male residents and 531 female residents. The average household size is 4.8, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 89.95% for Chama. Population density works out to about 409.62 people per sq km.

Total Households
222
Total Population
1,065
Male Population
534
Female Population
531
Sex Ratio
994.38
Average Household Size
4.8
ST Population
958
ST Male Population
486
ST Female Population
472
ST Population Share
89.95
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chama list 1 government primary school, 1 private 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
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School 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
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
13.31 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
2.99 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Sub Post Office
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major 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. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chama is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 10 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chama show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 155.48 hectares and irrigated land is 5.99 hectares (3.9% 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
50.14
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
14.79 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
16.51 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
9.77 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
155.48
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
149.49 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
5.99
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
3 hectares

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
18
Banks in Matched Records
11
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 16 89%
CRM 2 11%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 4 22%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 3 17%
State Bank of India 3 17%
Axis Bank Limited 1 5.6%
Bandhan Bank Limited 1 5.6%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 834006 Ranchi Kanke Kanke (Ct) Jharkhand 834006 Milat Colony Po and Ps - Kanke Ranchi, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 834006
Bandhan Bank Limited ATM 834006 Ranchi Kanke Kanke (Ct) Kanke Block Chowk, Kanke Royal Plaza, Arsande Road, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 834006
Bank of Baroda ATM 834006 Ranchi Kanke Kanke (Ct) Kanke Central Inst.of Psychiatry Premises (Cip Campus), Ranchi, Jharkhand, 834006
Canara Bank ATM 834006 Ranchi Kanke Pithauriya Main Road Keshri Market Pithoria, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 834006
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 834006 Ranchi Kanke Ranchi (M Corp.) 0 Wastibazararsandayblockchowk - Po.+pskankedistranchi, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 834006
Bank of Baroda ATM 834006 Ranchi Kanke Dubliya Alias Dugliya Chandwe - Irba Road Bank of Baroda, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 834006
Bank of Baroda ATM 834006 Ranchi Kanke Bukru Pithoria Road, Kankee Bank of Baroda, Bukru, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 834006
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 834006 Ranchi Kanke Ranchi (M Corp.) 0 the Registrar, Nusrl Low College Kanke Ranchi 834006 Ranchi, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 834006

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 Kanke 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 Kanke 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 373516.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chama under?

Chama is listed under BADU Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kanke.

What is the population of Chama village?

The village record lists 1,065 people and 222 households for Chama.

How many households are in Chama village?

The village record lists 222 households for Chama.

What is the male and female population of Chama?

The record lists 534 male residents and 531 female residents for Chama.

What is the sex ratio of Chama village?

The sex ratio of Chama is 994.38 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chama village?

The reported geographical area of Chama is 260 hectares.

What is the population density of Chama village?

The approximate population density of Chama is 409.62 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 20 km away.

How far is Chama from the district headquarters?

Chama is about 20 km from Ranchi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chama from the sub-district headquarters?

Chama is about 8 km from Kanke, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chama?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school 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 155.48 hectares and irrigated land is 5.99 hectares.

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

The page shows 18 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chama. These records include 11 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.