Chanauraganj - Jhanjharpur, Madhubani

Chanauraganj is a village situated in the Jhanjharpur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jhanjharpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Chanaura Ganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chanauraganj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chanauraganj is 220721. The village covers a total geographical area of 365.4 hectares and falls under the 847404 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Chanauraganj

According to the 2011 Census, Chanauraganj village had a total population of 6,295 people, including 3,208 males and 3,087 females, living in 1,250 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.29%, with male literacy at 70.66% and female literacy at 45.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,276, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Chanauraganj

Chanauraganj 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 Chanauraganj

Chanauraganj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahrail, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Chanauraganj is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Chanauraganj is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chanauraganj

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

Health Facilities in Chanauraganj

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

FAQs about Chanauraganj