★ Revenue village · Garhani block · Bhojpur ★

Chandi

चंडी
Garhani block
Pincode 802203
Area 152 ha
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Chandi is a revenue village in Garhani block, Bhojpur district, Bihar. It had a population of 1,539 in 252 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

1,539 souls. 252 homes.

Garhani block, Bhojpur district, Bihar.

1,539
Population
252
Households
42.9%
Literacy
888
Sex ratio
152 ha
Total area
466
Workforce
LGD 247501Source: Census 2011 + LGD
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  • Apple₹10,000Aarah APMC · 29 Oct 2026
  • Onion₹4,500Aarah APMC · 29 Oct 2026
  • Potato₹1,000Piro APMC · 29 Oct 2026
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Cyclone Arnab · IMDOrange warningvalid until 31 Oct 2026, 08:30 IST

Cyclone Arnab — Bhojpur district is under an IMD orange warning

IMD warning for Bhojpur district: Heavy to very heavy rainfall over Bihar (29-30 October, isolated extremely heavy on 30 October); low to moderate flash flood risk till 1730 IST 30 October. (IMD All India Weather Summary and Forecast Bulletin, 29 Oct 2026 20:51 IST (flash flood guidance))

Status as of 29 Oct 2026, 17:30 IST: Weakened into a Well Marked Low Pressure Area over central Chhattisgarh and adjoining Odisha at 1730 hrs IST of 29 October 2026; very likely to move north-northeastwards and weaken further into a low pressure area over northeast Chhattisgarh and neighbourhood during the next 24 hours.

Fri, 30 OctRain 36 mm (100% chance)Wind 22 km/h, gusts 39 km/h
Sat, 31 OctRain 1 mm (83% chance)Wind 12 km/h, gusts 24 km/h
Sun, 1 NovRain 0 mm (2% chance)Wind 11 km/h, gusts 23 km/h

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  • Will Cyclone Arnab affect Chandi?Chandi, in Bhojpur district, is under an IMD orange warning for Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab: "Heavy to very heavy rainfall over Bihar (29-30 October, isolated extremely heavy on 30 October); low to moderate flash flood risk till 1730 IST 30 October" (IMD All India Weather Summary and Forecast Bulletin, 29 Oct 2026 20:51 IST (flash flood guidance), valid until 31 Oct 2026, 08:30 IST). IMD's current status: Weakened into a Well Marked Low Pressure Area over central Chhattisgarh and adjoining Odisha at 1730 hrs IST of 29 October 2026; very likely to move north-northeastwards and weaken further into a low pressure area over northeast Chhattisgarh and neighbourhood during the next 24 hours. The model forecast for the next 3 days shows about 37 mm of rain in total (peak day 36 mm, moderate by IMD's bands) and winds up to 22 km/h with gusts to 39 km/h. This is a model forecast (Open-Meteo); follow IMD warnings for official guidance. This page reports the official warning area, not damage at Chandi.
  • What should people in Chandi do during Cyclone Arnab?Follow the district administration and IMD. In an emergency call 112 (free, 24x7). Keep away from fallen power lines, flooded roads and river banks; do not shelter under trees during thunderstorms. NDMA's cyclone Do's & Don'ts are linked from this page and from the village emergency page.

Warning text as issued by IMD (bulletin); this card shows the official warning area, not damage at Chandi. It switches off when the warning lapses. Last reviewed 30 Oct 2026, 00:20 IST.

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Chandi is a village in Garhani block, Bhojpur district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 1,539 people in 252 households, with a literacy rate of 42.9%. It is administered by the Harpur gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 802203.

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LGD village code247501
Census 2011 code247501
Gram panchayatHarpur · LGD 94828
Pincode802203
BlockGarhani · LGD 1431
DistrictBhojpur
StateBihar
Male / Female815 / 724 · Census 2011
Area152 ha · Census 2011
Development block
Garhani (गड़हनी) Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29

Gram panchayat

Chandi is in the Harpur (हरपुर) gram panchayat.

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Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.

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Census 2011 · in context

How Chandi compares

By population, Chandi ranks #26 of 48 inhabited villages in Garhani block.

Literacy rate%
42.9%
−23.9% vs Garhani block average
Chandi
42.9%
Garhani block
66.8%
Bhojpur district
69.2%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
888
−31 vs Garhani block average
Chandi
888
Garhani block
919
Bhojpur district
910
Household sizepeople per home
6.1
−0.2 vs Garhani block average
Chandi
6.1
Garhani block
6.3
Bhojpur district
6.6

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.

What Chandi had in Census 2011

  • Primary school Available · 2 in the village
  • Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
  • Treated tap water Not available
  • All-weather road Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
  • Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
  • Power for homes Available
  • Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest 5–10 km away

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Chandi at a glance

Chandi is a village of 1,539 people in 252 households (Census 2011) in Garhani block, Bhojpur district, Bihar, the 26th of 48 inhabited villages in Garhani block by population. Literacy is 42.9%, 23.9 points below the block figure of 66.8%, and the sex ratio is 888 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 802203; the LGD village code is 247501. The population is estimated at about 1,960 in 2026 (+27.1% since 2011; scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection, not a census count).

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Key facts — Chandi

LGD village code247501
Pincode802203
Population (Census 2011)1,539
Population (estimate 2026)≈ 1,960 · +27.1% · estimate, not a census count
Households252
Households (estimate 2026)≈ 320 · estimate, not a census count
Literacy42.9%
Sex ratio888 ♀/1000♂
Workers466
Block / BlockGarhani
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Then & Now

Chandi — Census 2011 to estimated 2026

Estimate · not a census count
Population · 2011
1,539
Census 2011 count
Population · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 1,960
estimate, not a census count
Households · 2011
252
Census 2011 count
Households · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 320
estimate, not a census count

Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)

Method: the Census 2011 count × Bihar's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+27.1%), 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

Demographics — Census 2011

Population, education & work

India's last full Census was in 2011; these are its village-level counts (Primary Census Abstract). The 2026 figures above are labelled estimates, not census counts.
Population
Population
1,539Census 2011
Male / female
815 / 724
Households
252
People per home
6.1
Education
Literacy rate
42.9%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Work
Workers
466
Work participation
30.3%workers ÷ population

Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.

NFHS-5 (2019–21) · National Family Health Survey

Health & sanitation — Bhojpur district (NFHS-5, 2019–21)

District factsheet values published by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the International Institute for Population Sciences. Survey estimates for the whole district, not a census.

These are district-level figures for Bhojpur district, not figures for Chandi.

Sex ratio at birth
872 ♀/1000♂
Children born in the last 5 years, females per 1,000 males
Female literacy
64.1%
Women age 15–49 who are literate
Electricity
97.9%
Population living in households with electricity
Improved sanitation
45.9%
Population living in households that use an improved sanitation facility
Children vaccinated
61.9%
Children age 12–23 months fully vaccinated (card or mother's recall)
Anaemia (women)
73.6%
All women age 15–49 who are anaemic
Institutional births
86.9%
Births in a health facility, in the 5 years before the survey
Stunting
40.7%
Children under 5 who are stunted (height-for-age)
Improved drinking water
99.7%
Population living in households with an improved drinking-water source
Clean cooking fuel
42.9%
Households using clean fuel for cooking
Health insurance
9.6%
Households with any usual member covered by a health insurance or financing scheme
Post-2011 updates

Scheme progress — Bhojpur district

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These are district-level figures for Bhojpur district, not figures for Chandi.

PMAY-G (rural houses) is not shown: the ministry publishes no district-wise bulk dataset.

Approximate location

Chandi on the map

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Chandi · 25.4255° N, 84.5477° E

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≈ 25.43° N, 84.55° E · approximate (within ~8 km)© OpenStreetMap contributors

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Essential services & places near Chandi

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Banks, ATMs & post offices402 in Bhojpur district

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Hospitals & clinics236 in Bhojpur district

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Colleges & universities1 in Bhojpur district

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Temples14 in Bhojpur district

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Other places of worship4 in Bhojpur district

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Transport19 in Bhojpur district

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Agriculture services1 in Bhojpur district

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Community places5 in Bhojpur district

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  1. Where is Chandi located?

    Chandi is a village in Garhani block of Bhojpur district, Bihar, India.

  2. Which district is Chandi in?

    Chandi is in Bhojpur district of Bihar.

  3. Which gram panchayat does Chandi belong to?

    Chandi comes under the Harpur gram panchayat.

  4. How is Chandi written in the local script?

    Chandi is written चंडी.

  5. What is the pincode of Chandi?

    The pincode of Chandi, Garhani, Bhojpur is 802203.

  6. What is the population of Chandi?

    As per the 2011 Census, Chandi had a population of 1,539 (815 males and 724 females).

  7. How many households are there in Chandi?

    Chandi had 252 households at the 2011 Census.

  8. What is the area of Chandi?

    Chandi covers about 152 hectares.

  9. What is the literacy rate of Chandi?

    The literacy rate of Chandi was 42.9% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  10. What is the sex ratio of Chandi?

    Chandi had 888 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  11. Which development block is Chandi in?

    Chandi is in the Garhani (गड़हनी) development block (Local Government Directory).

  12. What is the LGD code of Chandi?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chandi is 247501 and its Census 2011 village code is 247501.

  13. Which villages are near Chandi?

    Villages near Chandi include Belaur (about 9.5 km), Sakhua (about 11 km), Sedha (about 11 km), Udwantnagar (about 12 km), Bajruha (about 12 km).

  14. What is the population of Chandi in 2026?

    No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Chandi's Census 2011 population of 1,539 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 1,960 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.

  15. Who is the sarpanch of Chandi?

    The sarpanch of Chandi 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.

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  • 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
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Climate & El Niño

Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 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.

Long-term district average for October: 45.1 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)

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Mandi prices · Bhojpur

Latest reports from markets in Bhojpur district, within the last 14 days.

Latest reports up to 29 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
AppleAarah APMC10,00010,00010,00029 Oct 2026
OnionAarah APMC4,5004,5004,50029 Oct 2026
Onion · 1st SortPiro APMC4,0004,0004,00029 Oct 2026
Onion · MediumPiro APMC4,4004,4004,40029 Oct 2026
Potato · JyotiPiro APMC1,0001,0001,00029 Oct 2026
PotatoAarah APMC1,0001,0001,00029 Oct 2026
Potato · Red NanitalPiro APMC1,4001,4001,40029 Oct 2026
PotatoPiro APMC80080080029 Oct 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 Chandi's shops. Best mandi price near Chandi →

Nearby villages
Belaurabout 9.5 km
Sakhuaabout 11 km
Sedhaabout 11 km
Udwantnagarabout 12 km
Bajruhaabout 12 km
Dewriaabout 13 km

Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).

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Schemes worth checking

  • PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

    Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.

  • Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.

  • PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.

  • Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority

    Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.

  • National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution

    Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.

  • National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.

  • PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment

    Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.

  • Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.

  • Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).

  • Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.

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