Chanan* Subdivision - Lakhisarai, Bihar
Chanan* is an administrative subdivision in the Lakhisarai district of Bihar, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Chanan* is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Bhalui, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 114.3 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 151 km², including 151.01 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 918 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chanan* Subdivision
Chanan* Subdivision has a total of 69 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agaia | Rural | Gohri |
| 2 | Athmalpur | Rural | Malia |
| 3 | Balahpur | Rural | Gohri |
| 4 | Banauli | Rural | Khutuk Par |
| 5 | Bannu Bagaicha | Rural | Gohri |
| 6 | Barare | Rural | Gohri |
| 7 | Baskund | Rural | Bhalui |
| 8 | Basmatia | Rural | Maheshleta |
| 9 | Basua Chak | Rural | Bhalui |
| 10 | Bataspur | Rural | Janki Dih |
| 11 | Batta | Rural | Bhalui |
| 12 | Bhalui | Rural | Bhalui |
| 13 | Bhatta | Rural | Iton |
| 14 | Bhuinka | Rural | Khutuk Par |
| 15 | Bichhwe | Rural | Maheshleta |
| 16 | Chauraman Bigha | Rural | Kundar |
| 17 | Darhishir | Rural | Gohri |
| 18 | Dhanwo | Rural | Janki Dih |
| 19 | Dharampur | Rural | Madanpur |
| 20 | Ghosi Kundi | Rural | Khutuk Par |
| 21 | Gohri | Rural | Gohri |
| 22 | Gopalpur | Rural | Kundar |
| 23 | Gulni | Rural | Gohri |
| 24 | Gurdih | Rural | Maheshleta |
| 25 | Harbanspur | Rural | Janki Dih |
| 26 | Itahara | Rural | Maheshleta |
| 27 | Itaun | Rural | Iton |
| 28 | Itaun English Kita Awal | Rural | Iton |
| 29 | Itaun English Kita Doem | Rural | Kundar |
| 30 | Jagdishpur | Rural | Lakho Chak |
| 31 | Jagir Puransingh | Rural | Maheshleta |
| 32 | Jagirsher Khan | Rural | Khutuk Par |
| 33 | Jankidih | Rural | Janki Dih |
| 34 | Janpur | Rural | Malia |
| 35 | Kachhua | Rural | Sangram Pur |
| 36 | Kalianpur | Rural | Malia |
| 37 | Kamiapur | Rural | Gohri |
| 38 | Kharkuan | Rural | Janki Dih |
| 39 | Khuttupar | Rural | Khutuk Par |
| 40 | Kumadar | Rural | Kundar |
| 41 | Lakho Chak | Rural | Lakho Chak |
| 42 | Mahadeo Nagar | Rural | Khutuk Par |
| 43 | Maheshpur | Rural | Malia |
| 44 | Mahesleta | Rural | Maheshleta |
| 45 | Mahulia | Rural | Bhalui |
| 46 | Malia | Rural | Malia |
| 47 | Mananpur | Rural | Malia |
| 48 | Manpur | Rural | Bhalui |
| 49 | Mohan Kundi | Rural | Khutuk Par |
| 50 | Mohanpur | Rural | Lakho Chak |
| 51 | Nagardar | Rural | Iton |
| 52 | Pacham | Rural | Khutuk Par |
| 53 | Patharkatti | Rural | Lakho Chak |
| 54 | Rai Kundi | Rural | Khutuk Par |
| 55 | Ramal Bigha | Rural | Bhalui |
| 56 | Rampur | Rural | Iton |
| 57 | Ramshir | Rural | Lakho Chak |
| 58 | Raota | Rural | Kundar |
| 59 | Sahroi | Rural | Gohri |
| 60 | Sangrampur | Rural | Sangram Pur |
| 61 | Silhat | Rural | Maheshleta |
| 62 | Singarpur | Rural | Maheshleta |
| 63 | Singh Chak | Rural | Lakho Chak |
| 64 | Sobhnagar | Rural | Gohri |
| 65 | Sohania Chak | Rural | Maheshleta |
| 66 | Tilakpur | Rural | Maheshleta |
| 67 | Titai Chak | Rural | Malia |
| 68 | Turka Singarpur | Rural | Maheshleta |
| 69 | Wita | Unmapped | Not applicable |
Population of Chanan* Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Chanan* Subdivision has a total population of 1,07,144 people, consisting of 55,859 males and 51,285 females. There are 17,773 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 710 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,07,144 | 1,07,144 | 0 |
| Male Population | 55,859 | 55,859 | 0 |
| Female Population | 51,285 | 51,285 | 0 |
| Total Households | 17,773 | 17,773 | 0 |
| Population Density | 710 / km² | 710 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 47,520 literate people and 21,467 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 18,608 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,709 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,467 | 21,467 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 47,520 | 47,520 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 59,624 | 59,624 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 18,608 | 18,608 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,709 | 1,709 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.