Chanan
Chanan is a Town and Subdivision in Lakhisarai District of Bihar. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Chanan Block (CD) is 01369. Total area of chanan subdivision is 151 km². Chanan subdivision has a population of 1,07,144 peoples. Chanan subdivision has a population density of 710 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 17,773 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 44.35% population of chanan subdivision is literate, out of which 54.07% males and 33.76% females are literate.
List of Villages in Chanan Subdivision
Chanan Subdivision has a total of 68 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Chanan Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agaia | Gohri | Lakhisarai (16 km) |
| 2 | Athmalpur | Malia | Chanan |
| 3 | Balahpur | Gohri | Lakhisarai (14 km) |
| 4 | Banauli | Khutuk Par | Chanan |
| 5 | Bannu Bagaicha | Gohri | Lakhisarai (15 km) |
| 6 | Barare | Gohri | Lakhisarai (16 km) |
| 7 | Baskund | Bhalui | Lakhisarai (30 km) |
| 8 | Basmatia | Maheshleta | Lakhisarai (8 km) |
| 9 | Basua Chak | Bhalui | Lakhisarai (30 km) |
| 10 | Bataspur | Janki Dih | Lakhisarai (18 km) |
| 11 | Batta | Bhalui | Lakhisarai (25 km) |
| 12 | Bhalui | Bhalui | Lakhisarai (30 km) |
| 13 | Bhatta | Iton | Chanan |
| 14 | Bhuinka | Khutuk Par | Lakhisarai (10 km) |
| 15 | Bichhwe | Maheshleta | Lakhisarai (6 km) |
| 16 | Chauraman Bigha | Kundar | Lakhisarai (30 km) |
| 17 | Darhishir | Gohri | Lakhisarai (15 km) |
| 18 | Dhanwo | Janki Dih | Lakhisarai (16 km) |
| 19 | Dharampur | Madanpur | Lakhisarai (27 km) |
| 20 | Ghosi Kundi | Khutuk Par | Lakhisarai (4 km) |
| 21 | Gohri | Gohri | Lakhisarai (15 km) |
| 22 | Gopalpur | Kundar | Lakhisarai (29 km) |
| 23 | Gulni | Gohri | Lakhisarai (14 km) |
| 24 | Gurdih | Maheshleta | Lakhisarai (7 km) |
| 25 | Harbanspur | Janki Dih | Lakhisarai (16 km) |
| 26 | Itahara | Maheshleta | Lakhisarai (15 km) |
| 27 | Itaun | Iton | Lakhisarai (25 km) |
| 28 | Itaun English Kita Awal | Iton | Lakhisarai (25 km) |
| 29 | Itaun English Kita Doem | Kundar | Lakhisarai (25 km) |
| 30 | Jagdishpur | Lakho Chak | Lakhisarai (15 km) |
| 31 | Jagir Puransingh | Maheshleta | Chanan |
| 32 | Jagirsher Khan | Khutuk Par | Chanan |
| 33 | Jankidih | Janki Dih | Lakhisarai (15 km) |
| 34 | Janpur | Malia | Chanan |
| 35 | Kachhua | Sangram Pur | Lakhisarai (30 km) |
| 36 | Kalianpur | Malia | Chanan |
| 37 | Kamiapur | Gohri | Lakhisarai (16 km) |
| 38 | Kharkuan | Janki Dih | Lakhisarai (16 km) |
| 39 | Khuttupar | Khutuk Par | Lakhisarai (17 km) |
| 40 | Kumadar | Kundar | Lakhisarai (30 km) |
| 41 | Lakho Chak | Lakho Chak | Lakhisarai (10 km) |
| 42 | Mahadeo Nagar | Khutuk Par | Lakhisarai (17 km) |
| 43 | Maheshpur | Malia | Lakhisarai (22 km) |
| 44 | Mahesleta | Maheshleta | Lakhisarai (6 km) |
| 45 | Mahulia | Bhalui | Lakhisarai (30 km) |
| 46 | Malia | Malia | Lakhisarai (25 km) |
| 47 | Mananpur | Malia | Lakhisarai (30 km) |
| 48 | Manpur | Bhalui | Lakhisarai (25 km) |
| 49 | Mohan Kundi | Khutuk Par | Lakhisarai (10 km) |
| 50 | Mohanpur | Lakho Chak | Lakhisarai (12 km) |
| 51 | Nagardar | Iton | Lakhisarai (25 km) |
| 52 | Pacham | Khutuk Par | Lakhisarai (12 km) |
| 53 | Patharkatti | Lakho Chak | Chanan |
| 54 | Rai Kundi | Khutuk Par | Lakhisarai (17 km) |
| 55 | Ramal Bigha | Bhalui | Lakhisarai (30 km) |
| 56 | Rampur | Iton | Lakhisarai (27 km) |
| 57 | Ramshir | Lakho Chak | Lakhisarai (13 km) |
| 58 | Raota | Kundar | Lakhisarai (27 km) |
| 59 | Sahroi | Gohri | Lakhisarai (14 km) |
| 60 | Sangrampur | Sangram Pur | Lakhisarai (25 km) |
| 61 | Silhat | Maheshleta | Chanan |
| 62 | Singarpur | Maheshleta | Lakhisarai (7 km) |
| 63 | Singh Chak | Lakho Chak | Lakhisarai (12 km) |
| 64 | Sobhnagar | Gohri | Lakhisarai (16 km) |
| 65 | Sohania Chak | Maheshleta | Chanan |
| 66 | Tilakpur | Maheshleta | Lakhisarai (15 km) |
| 67 | Titai Chak | Malia | Lakhisarai (26 km) |
| 68 | Turka Singarpur | Maheshleta | Chanan |
Population of Chanan Subdivision
The population profile of Chanan Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Chanan's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,07,144 | 1,07,144 | N/A |
| Male Population | 55,859 | 55,859 | N/A |
| Female Population | 51,285 | 51,285 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,467 | 21,467 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,986 | 10,986 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,481 | 10,481 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 47,520 | 47,520 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 30,204 | 30,204 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 17,316 | 17,316 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 59,624 | 59,624 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 25,655 | 25,655 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 33,969 | 33,969 | N/A |
| Total Households | 17,773 | 17,773 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Chanan Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 18,608 | 18,608 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 9,583 | 9,583 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 9,025 | 9,025 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 1,709 | 1,709 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 853 | 853 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 856 | 856 | N/A |
| Population Density | 710 / km² | 710 / km² | N/A |