Chan Chaura - Chapra, Saran

Chan Chaura is a village situated in the Chapra subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chapra and around 6 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Mauna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chan Chaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chan Chaura is 233646. The village covers a total geographical area of 107 hectares and falls under the 841414 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chan Chaura

According to the 2011 Census, Chan Chaura village had a total population of 1,980 people, including 1,059 males and 921 females, living in 304 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.55%, with male literacy at 61.49% and female literacy at 39.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 383.

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

Nearby Villages of Chan Chaura

Chan Chaura 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 Chan Chaura

Chan Chaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhapra Kacheri Jn., while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Chan Chaura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Chan Chaura is about 6 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chan Chaura

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

Health Facilities in Chan Chaura

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

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