Chandokhar - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Chandokhar is a village situated in the Nabinagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabinagar and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Tol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandokhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandokhar is 253850. The village covers a total geographical area of 228 hectares and falls under the 824302 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Chandokhar

As per Census 2011, Chandokhar village has a total population of 965 people, consisting of 518 males and 447 females. The village has 163 households and a sex ratio of 862 females per 1,000 males. There are 173 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 584 literate and 381 illiterate residents. Additionally, 127 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chandokhar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population965518447
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1739281
Scheduled Castes (SC)1276958
Literate Population584358226
Illiterate Population381160221

Nearby Villages of Chandokhar

Chandokhar 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)
DehriSouth-West1.10 km
TolNorth-East1.31 km
PatnaSouth1.37 km
DhobdihaNorth-West1.43 km
ChechariaWest1.69 km
BharaundhiSouth-West1.91 km
BardihaSouth1.98 km
MahduaSouth-East2.03 km
BelwaNorth2.23 km
BairiaNorth2.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chandokhar

Chandokhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kajrat Nawadih, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Chandokhar is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Chandokhar is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandokhar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Chandokhar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chandokhar 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 1-2 km

FAQs about Chandokhar

Where is Chandokhar located?

Chandokhar village is located in Nabinagar Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chandokhar?

The Gram Panchayat of Chandokhar is Tol.

What is the pincode of Chandokhar?

The pincode of Chandokhar is 824302.

What is the population of Chandokhar?

Chandokhar has a total population of 965, including 518 males and 447 females.

How many households are there in Chandokhar?

There are 163 households in Chandokhar.

What is the literacy rate in Chandokhar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chandokhar is 60.52%. Male literacy is 69.11% and female literacy is 50.56%.