Indian Village Directory

Chauna Village

Chauna is an inhabited village in Munsiari Sub-district of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 048959, the Census 2011 record lists 279 people in 74 households and the reported area is 174.22 hectares. The local references include Chauna Gram Panchayat, Munsiari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Didihat at about 80 km.

In short:

Chauna is a village in Munsiari Sub-district, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 048959 and 279 people in 74 households.

Village Code048959
Population279
Households74
Area174.22 hectares
Nearest TownDidihat

Detailed village profile

Chauna at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 279 people, 174.22 hectares of reported area and Didihat as the nearest town reference for Chauna, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Pithoragarh
Sub-district Munsiari
CD Block Munsiari
Gram Panchayat CHAUNA
  • Chauna falls under Munsiari Sub-district in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 048959.
  • The record lists 279 people living in 74 households.
  • The reported village area is 174.22 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Didihat.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

Before You Use This Data

Vill keeps source limitations visible so the page is useful without overstating certainty.

  • 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.
  • The PIN code shown on this page comes from the village record. Please verify it with India Post before using it for postal, legal, banking or official address work.

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
Chauna
Census Village Code
048959
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Pithoragarh
District Census Code
062
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Munsiari
Sub-district Census Code
00315
CD Block
Munsiari
Gram Panchayat
Chauna
Households
74
Population
279
Male Population
132
Female Population
147
Sex Ratio
1,113.64
Area
174.22 hectares
Area
1.74 sq km
Nearest Town
Didihat
Nearest Town Distance
80 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
262554
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 160.14 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.77 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 2.51% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 3.94% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chauna in the official administrative record. Census village code 048959, Chauna Gram Panchayat and Munsiari CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
062
Sub-district Census Code
00315
Village Census Code
048959
CD Block Code
0049
CD Block Name
Munsiari
Gram Panchayat Name
Chauna

Location and Distance

Didihat is the nearest town listed for Chauna, about 80 km away. Pithoragarh is listed as the district headquarters at about 128 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Munsiari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
28 km
District Headquarter
Pithoragarh
Distance from District Headquarter
128 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Didihat
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
80 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
650 km
Nearest Town
Didihat
Distance from Nearest Town
80 km
Total Geographical Area
174.22 hectares
Area
1.74 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 279 people in 74 households, with 132 male residents and 147 female residents. The average household size is 3.77, and SC share is 2.51% and ST share is 3.94% for Chauna. Population density works out to about 160.14 people per sq km.

Total Households
74
Total Population
279
Male Population
132
Female Population
147
Sex Ratio
1,113.64
Average Household Size
3.77
SC Population
7
SC Male Population
4
SC Female Population
3
SC Population Share
2.51
ST Population
11
ST Male Population
6
ST Female Population
5
ST Population Share
3.94
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chauna 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.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
1

Health Facilities

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

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 Chauna include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
11.54 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chauna include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chauna include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chauna is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 12 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
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chauna show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Ragi and Other Pulses and net sown area is 76.89 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second
Ragi
Agricultural Commodities Third
Other Pulses
Forest Area In Hectares
40 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.82
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.56 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
38.41 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
76.89
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
76.89 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
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.

You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.

Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMap

Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chauna

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 262554 Pithoragarh Munsiari Bunga Village Bunga Near Telephone Exchange, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262554

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 Chauna village located?

Chauna is in Munsiari Sub-district of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Chauna village in?

Chauna village is in Pithoragarh district.

Which state is Chauna village in?

Chauna village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Chauna under?

Chauna comes under Munsiari Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chauna?

The Census village code of Chauna is 048959.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chauna under?

Chauna is listed under CHAUNA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Munsiari.

What is the population of Chauna village?

The village record lists 279 people and 74 households for Chauna.

How many households are in Chauna village?

The village record lists 74 households for Chauna.

What is the male and female population of Chauna?

The record lists 132 male residents and 147 female residents for Chauna.

What is the sex ratio of Chauna village?

The sex ratio of Chauna is 1,113.64 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chauna village?

The reported geographical area of Chauna is 174.22 hectares.

What is the population density of Chauna village?

The approximate population density of Chauna is 160.14 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chauna?

The nearest town listed for Chauna is Didihat, about 80 km away.

How far is Chauna from the district headquarters?

Chauna is about 128 km from Pithoragarh, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chauna from the sub-district headquarters?

Chauna is about 28 km from Munsiari, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chauna?

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

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

For Chauna, reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Ragi and Other Pulses and net sown area is 76.89 hectares.

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

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