Chilhai - Teghra, Begusarai

Chilhai is a village situated in the Teghra subdivision of Begusarai district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Teghra and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Begusarai. Chilhai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilhai is 237955. The village covers a total geographical area of 187 hectares and falls under the 851133 pincode. Teghra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chilhai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Chilhai

According to the 2011 Census, Chilhai village had a total population of 4,135 people, including 2,185 males and 1,950 females, living in 841 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.34%, with male literacy at 79.32% and female literacy at 62.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 392.

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 Population4,1352,1851,950
Child Population (0–6 yrs)729386343
Scheduled Castes (SC)392212180
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population2,4301,4271,003
Illiterate Population1,705758947

Nearby Villages of Chilhai

Chilhai 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)
Amwa Urf Khaje JahanpurEast1.43 km
Abdul Rahim ChakSouth-West1.79 km
PakthaulSouth1.89 km
Chak HafizSouth2.15 km
DhankaulWest2.50 km
DamodarpurNorth-West2.57 km
DahiaNorth2.80 km
FaridipurSouth-East2.82 km
NurpurWest2.86 km
KirtaulSouth2.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chilhai

Chilhai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bihat Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Teghra to Chilhai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Begusarai to Chilhai is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chilhai

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

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

Health Facilities in Chilhai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Chilhai

Where is Chilhai located?

Chilhai village is located in Teghra Subdivision, Begusarai district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Chilhai?

Chilhai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chilhai?

The pincode of Chilhai is 851133.

What is the population of Chilhai?

Chilhai had a total population of 4,135, including 2,185 males and 1,950 females.

How many households are there in Chilhai?

Chilhai had 841 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chilhai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chilhai was 71.34%. Male literacy was 79.32% and female literacy was 62.41%.