Chanhat - Haspura, Aurangabad

Chanhat is a village situated in the Haspura subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Haspura and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Koilwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chanhat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chanhat is 252804. The village covers a total geographical area of 193 hectares and falls under the 824120 pincode. Daudnagar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Chanhat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Goh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chanhat

According to the 2011 Census, Chanhat village had a total population of 1,821 people, including 947 males and 874 females, living in 368 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.82%, with male literacy at 75.43% and female literacy at 49.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 798, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,821947874
Child Population (0–6 yrs)382198184
Scheduled Castes (SC)798419379
Scheduled Tribes (ST)101
Literate Population904565339
Illiterate Population917382535

Nearby Villages of Chanhat

Chanhat is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NirakhpurNorth-East1.29 km
Kaithi BankatEast1.46 km
KoilawanNorth-West1.68 km
JhinguriSouth1.77 km
BhauliEast1.83 km
DhusriNorth1.91 km
AlpaSouth-West2.11 km
SonhathuWest2.19 km
Kharauna BuzurgEast2.29 km
GorariNorth2.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chanhat

Public transport in the Chanhat is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jakhim, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daudnagar to Chanhat is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Chanhat is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chanhat

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chanhat village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chanhat

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chanhat village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Chanhat

Where is Chanhat located?

Chanhat village is located in Haspura Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Chanhat?

The Gram Panchayat of Chanhat is Koilwan.

What is the pincode of Chanhat?

The pincode of Chanhat is 824120.

What is the population of Chanhat?

Chanhat had a total population of 1,821, including 947 males and 874 females.

How many households are there in Chanhat?

Chanhat had 368 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chanhat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chanhat was 62.82%. Male literacy was 75.43% and female literacy was 49.13%.