Chauni

Chauni is a village located in Baisi subdivision of Purnia district in Bihar, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Baisi (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Purnia. As per 2009 stats, Khapara is the gram panchayat of Chauni village.

Chauni has its own place in the vibrant Purnia region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Chauni

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chauni is 223981. The village spans a total geographical area of 232 hectares. Purnia is nearest town to Chauni village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

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Population of Chauni

Below is a concise population overview of Chauni as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,364 1,738 1,626
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 742 362 380
Scheduled Castes (SC) 121 64 57
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1 N/A 1
Literate Population 770 473 297
Illiterate Population 2,594 1,265 1,329

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Chauni village:

  • The total population of Chauni village is around 3,364, including approximately 1,738 males and 1,626 females, with a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 742 children aged 0–6 years in Chauni village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Chauni village has 121 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Chauni village is about 22.89%, with male literacy at 27.22% and female literacy at 18.27%.
  • There are around 686 households in Chauni village.

Connectivity of Chauni

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chauni. As per the 2011 stats, Chauni had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Chauni

Knowing the nearby villages of Chauni helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chauni.

Bansbari Jalal Pundale Pundale Khapara Chauni Bhaturia Garkaili Garighatta Chauni Arazi Neamatpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Chauni

Where is Chauni located?
Chauni village is situated in Baisi Subdivision, within the Purnia district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chauni?
The Gram Panchayat of Chauni is Khapara (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Chauni as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chauni is 3,364, with 1,738 males and 1,626 females.
How many households are there in Chauni as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Chauni village has a total of 686 households.
What is the literacy rate in Chauni as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chauni is 22.89%. The male literacy rate is 27.22%, while the female literacy rate is 18.27%.