Challan Village
Challan is a revenue village in Nafra Adc circle, Bichom district, Arunachal Pradesh. It had a population of 213 in 28 households (Census 2011).
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213 souls. 28 homes.
Nafra Adc circle, Bichom district, Arunachal Pradesh.
Challan today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹2,800Dhekiajuli APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹1,800Dhekiajuli APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Cabbage₹1,500Dhekiajuli APMC · 13 Nov 2026
Challan at a glance
Challan is a mid-sized village of Nafra Adc circle: 213 people in 28 households (Census 2011), 14th of its 33 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 42.5%, below Bichom district's 49.6% (Nafra Adc circle: 51.3%), while the sex ratio was 1,109 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 948. It falls under Challang gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 790001. Its nearest mapped neighbour is Janaching, about 3.7 km away in a straight line. For elections it falls in the Thrizino-Buragaon assembly constituency and the Arunachal West Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Nafra Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 1 self-help group with 7 members (2024-25) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
- Height
- about 1,932 m above sea level At Challan's map point, from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 surface model (~90 m cells). Copernicus DEM GLO-90 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA.
Gram panchayat
Challan is in the Challang gram panchayat.
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Challan compares
By population, Challan ranks #14 of 33 inhabited villages in Nafra Adc circle.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
What Challan had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 790001
Other villages in Nafra Adc circle
View all 33 →Challan — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Arunachal Pradesh's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+15.9%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 213Census 2011
- Male / female
- 101 / 112
- Households
- 28
- People per home
- 7.6
- Literacy rate
- 42.5%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 81
- Work participation
- 38.0%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Challan on the map
Challan · 27.4129° N, 92.7289° E
Electoral profile
Placed from Challan's map location inside the constituency boundary. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Arunachal Pradesh Assembly 2024 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
Latest posts from the village
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Write a postNearest services to Challan
The closest bank, ATM, post office, petrol pump, hospital and school, by straight-line distance from Challan's map point (road distance is longer).
- Bank branchNone within 25 km
- ATMNone within 25 km
- Post officeNone within 25 km
- Petrol pumpNone within 25 km
- Hospital / PHCSub Centre, Bichom · 17 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- SchoolNone within 25 km
Health & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Challan
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
- Sub Centre, Bichom · Primary health centre16.5 km away · OpenStreetMap · 2026-10-23
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Essential services & places near Challan
Hospitals, schools, banks, offices and other public places from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line from Challan's map point, not road distance.
Hospitals & clinics3 in Bichom district
Primary / community health centre · 17 km away (straight line)
Cona, Bichom
Primary / community health centre · 19 km away (straight line)
Nafra
Primary / community health centre · 19 km away (straight line)
Nafra
Colleges & universities
- Computer Science Engineering
University · 79 km away (straight line)
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
University · 79 km away (straight line)
- Mechanical Engineering
University · 79 km away (straight line)
Transport
- Tezpur Air Force Station
Airport · 77 km away (straight line)
- Ziro Airfield
Airport · 110 km away (straight line)
- Lilabari Airport
Airport · 136 km away (straight line)
All places in Nafra Adc circle (3) →Places of worship in Challan →Suggest a missing place
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People often ask about Challan
Where is Challan located?
Challan is a village in Nafra Adc circle of Bichom district, Arunachal Pradesh, India.
Which district is Challan in?
Challan is in Bichom district of Arunachal Pradesh.
Which gram panchayat does Challan belong to?
Challan comes under the Challang gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Challan?
The pincode of Challan, Nafra Adc, Bichom is 790001.
What is the population of Challan?
As per the 2011 Census, Challan had a population of 213 (101 males and 112 females).
How many households are there in Challan?
Challan had 28 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Challan?
The literacy rate of Challan was 42.5% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Challan?
Challan had 1,109 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Challan in?
Challan is in the Arunachal West Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Challan?
Kiren Rijiju (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Arunachal West Lok Sabha seat, which includes Challan, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Challan in?
Challan is in the Thrizino-Buragaon assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Challan?
Tenzin Nyima Glow (Independent) won the Thrizino-Buragaon assembly seat, which includes Challan, in 2024.
Which development block is Challan in?
Challan is in the Nafra development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Challan?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Challan is 261717 and its Census 2011 village code is 261717.
Which villages are near Challan?
Villages near Challan include Janaching (3.7 km), Karangania (9.7 km), Khazalang (10 km), Sakrin (11 km), Lapusa (11 km).
What is the population of Challan in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Challan's Census 2011 population of 213 by Arunachal Pradesh's official RGI projection (+15.9% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 250 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Challan?
The sarpanch of Challan has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
- Report a correction
What do you need to find near Challan?
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Each opens a page of the nearest places from our directory (OpenStreetMap, RBI, India Post), with straight-line distances.
Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
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District climate page →No market in Bichom district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Dhekiajuli APMC, Sonitpur district — about 74 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Dhekiajuli APMC | 2,600 | 2,800 | 2,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Dhekiajuli APMC | 1,600 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Dhekiajuli APMC | 1,400 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Capsicum · Capsicum | Dhekiajuli APMC | 4,000 | 4,400 | 4,200 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Dhekiajuli APMC | 1,400 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Dhekiajuli APMC | 5,000 | 5,400 | 5,200 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Onion · Onion | Dhekiajuli APMC | 5,300 | 5,400 | 5,400 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Potato · Potato | Dhekiajuli APMC | 900 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Challan's shops. Best mandi price near Challan →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026