Chenwan - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Chenwan is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Chew serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chenwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chenwan is 253195. The village covers a total geographical area of 241 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Chenwan 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 Chenwan

According to the 2011 Census, Chenwan village had a total population of 2,439 people, including 1,267 males and 1,172 females, living in 366 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.51%, with male literacy at 82.00% and female literacy at 66.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 726.

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

Nearby Villages of Chenwan

Chenwan 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 Chenwan

Chenwan 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 132.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Chenwan is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Chenwan is about 40 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 Chenwan

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

Health Facilities in Chenwan

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

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