Chand Bigha - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Chand Bigha is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Charkanwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chand Bigha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chand Bigha is 253165. The village covers a total geographical area of 88 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Chand Bigha

According to the 2011 Census, Chand Bigha village had a total population of 600 people, including 335 males and 265 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 791 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.96%, with male literacy at 69.23% and female literacy at 55.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Chand Bigha

Chand Bigha 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Chand Bigha

Chand Bigha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Chand Bigha is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Chand Bigha is about 33 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 Chand Bigha

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

Health Facilities in Chand Bigha

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

FAQs about Chand Bigha