Indian Village Directory

Chanda Village

Chanda is an inhabited village in Barharwa Sub-district of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 359501, the Census 2011 record lists 291 people in 67 households and the reported area is 34 hectares. The local references include Satgachhi Gram Panchayat, Barharwa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pakur at about 30 km.

In short:

Chanda is a village in Barharwa Sub-district, Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 359501 and 291 people in 67 households.

Village Code359501
Population291
Households67
Area34 hectares

Detailed village profile

Chanda at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 291 people, 34 hectares of reported area and Pakur as the nearest town reference for Chanda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Sahibganj
Sub-district Barharwa
CD Block Barharwa
Gram Panchayat SATGACHHI
  • Chanda falls under Barharwa Sub-district in Sahibganj district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 359501.
  • The record lists 291 people living in 67 households.
  • The reported village area is 34 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Pakur.
  • 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
Chanda
Census Village Code
359501
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Sahibganj
District Census Code
352
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Barharwa
Sub-district Census Code
02572
CD Block
Barharwa
Gram Panchayat
Satgachhi
Households
67
Population
291
Male Population
144
Female Population
147
Sex Ratio
1,020.83
Area
34 hectares
Area
0.34 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
816119
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 855.88 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.34 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 100% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 17.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chanda in the official administrative record. Census village code 359501, Satgachhi Gram Panchayat and Barharwa CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
352
Sub-district Census Code
02572
Village Census Code
359501
CD Block Code
0078
CD Block Name
Barharwa
Gram Panchayat Name
Satgachhi

Location and Distance

Pakur is the nearest town listed for Chanda, about 30 km away. Sahibganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 66 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Barharwa
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Sahibganj
Distance from District Headquarter
66 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Pakur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhnad
Total Geographical Area
34 hectares
Area
0.34 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 291 people in 67 households, with 144 male residents and 147 female residents. The average household size is 4.34, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Chanda. Population density works out to about 855.88 people per sq km.

Total Households
67
Total Population
291
Male Population
144
Female Population
147
Sex Ratio
1,020.83
Average Household Size
4.34
ST Population
291
ST Male Population
144
ST Female Population
147
ST Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chanda 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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Chanda. 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chanda 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.18 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
5.05 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Vans
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chanda include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chanda is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 6 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chanda show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Bamboo Basket and Rope, net sown area is 28.79 hectares and irrigated land is 5.05 hectares (17.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Manufacturers Commodities First
Rope
Handicrafts Commodities First
Bamboo Basket
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.03
Net Area Sown In Hectares
28.79
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
23.74 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
5.05

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chanda village located?

Chanda is in Barharwa Sub-district of Sahibganj district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Chanda village in?

Chanda village is in Sahibganj district.

Which state is Chanda village in?

Chanda village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Chanda under?

Chanda comes under Barharwa Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chanda?

The Census village code of Chanda is 359501.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chanda under?

Chanda is listed under SATGACHHI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barharwa.

What is the population of Chanda village?

The village record lists 291 people and 67 households for Chanda.

How many households are in Chanda village?

The village record lists 67 households for Chanda.

What is the male and female population of Chanda?

The record lists 144 male residents and 147 female residents for Chanda.

What is the sex ratio of Chanda village?

The sex ratio of Chanda is 1,020.83 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chanda village?

The reported geographical area of Chanda is 34 hectares.

What is the population density of Chanda village?

The approximate population density of Chanda is 855.88 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chanda?

The nearest town listed for Chanda is Pakur, about 30 km away.

How far is Chanda from the district headquarters?

Chanda is about 66 km from Sahibganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chanda from the sub-district headquarters?

Chanda is about 7 km from Barharwa, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chanda?

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

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

For Chanda, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Bamboo Basket and Rope, net sown area is 28.79 hectares and irrigated land is 5.05 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.