Chunni - Madhepur, Madhubani

Chunni is a village situated in the Madhepur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhepur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Karhara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chunni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chunni is 220862. The village covers a total geographical area of 127 hectares and falls under the 847408 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Chunni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Phulparas Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chunni

As per Census 2011, Chunni village has a total population of 1,583 people, consisting of 812 males and 771 females. The village has 428 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 235 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 967 literate and 616 illiterate residents. Additionally, 136 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chunni are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,583812771
Child Population (0–6 yrs)235123112
Scheduled Castes (SC)1366967
Literate Population967548419
Illiterate Population616264352

Nearby Villages of Chunni

Chunni 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)
RupauliNorth0.77 km
PakhaulWest1.30 km
KarharaSouth-East1.57 km
JanardanpurNorth1.92 km
BhakrainSouth-West2.05 km
BhumpurNorth-West2.55 km
RatwaraSouth-West2.64 km
SarauniNorth-West2.75 km
KusmaulNorth-East3.07 km
BetaunaWest3.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chunni

Chunni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tamuria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Chunni is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Chunni is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chunni

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

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

Health Facilities in Chunni

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

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

FAQs about Chunni

Where is Chunni located?

Chunni village is located in Madhepur Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chunni?

The Gram Panchayat of Chunni is Karhara.

What is the pincode of Chunni?

The pincode of Chunni is 847408.

What is the population of Chunni?

Chunni has a total population of 1,583, including 812 males and 771 females.

How many households are there in Chunni?

There are 428 households in Chunni.

What is the literacy rate in Chunni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chunni is 61.09%. Male literacy is 67.49% and female literacy is 54.35%.