Chaulhar (चौलहर) — Azamnagar, Katihar, Bihar

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MD PARWAAZ ALAM

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LGD code: 225236
Pincode: 855113
Population: 6,387
Households: 1,417
Literacy rate: 21.8%
Sex ratio: 947 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,666

Census 2011 · in context

How Chaulhar compares

Literacy rate

21.8%

−16.4% vs mandal average

Chaulhar: 21.8%
Azamnagar mandal: 38.2%
Katihar district: 41.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

947

+27 vs mandal average

Chaulhar: 947
Azamnagar mandal: 920

Household size

people per home

4.5

−0.1 vs mandal average

Chaulhar: 4.5
Azamnagar mandal: 4.6

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Chaulhar

LGD code: 225236
Pincode: 855113
Population (Census 2011): 6,387
Population (projected 2026): 7,530
Households: 1,417
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 947
Literacy rate: 21.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Katihar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Katihar
Member of Parliament: Tariq Anwar
Member of Legislative Assembly: Tarkishore Prasad
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: MD PARWAAZ ALAM
Block / Mandal: Azamnagar

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Katihar district level

Then & Now

Chaulhar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

6,387

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

7,530

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,417

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,671

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 6,387Census 2011
Households: 1,417Census 2011
Literacy rate: 21.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 947 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7,5302026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,671

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Katihar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Katihar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Katihar district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Centred on Azamnagar mandal

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What is the pincode of Chaulhar?

The pincode of Chaulhar, Azamnagar mandal, Katihar district, Bihar is 855113.

In which district is Chaulhar located?

Chaulhar is a village in Azamnagar mandal of Katihar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Chaulhar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chaulhar village has a population of 6,387 across 1,417 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Chaulhar?

The current sarpanch of Chaulhar gram panchayat is MD PARWAAZ ALAM.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chaulhar in?

Chaulhar falls under the Katihar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chaulhar in?

Chaulhar falls under the Katihar assembly constituency (AC #63) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Chaulhar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chaulhar village is 21.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Chaulhar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chaulhar village is 947 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chaulhar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Chaulhar, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Chaulhar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chaulhar village is 225236.

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How Chaulhar compares

Key facts — Chaulhar

Population, education, health & sanitation

Chaulhar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Chaulhar on the mapचौलहर

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

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What is the pincode of Chaulhar?

In which district is Chaulhar located?

What is the population of Chaulhar as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Chaulhar?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chaulhar in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chaulhar in?

What is the literacy rate in Chaulhar?

What is the sex ratio in Chaulhar?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chaulhar?

What is the LGD code of Chaulhar?

Chaulhar on the mapचौलहर

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Chaulhar

What is the pincode of Chaulhar?

In which district is Chaulhar located?

What is the population of Chaulhar as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Chaulhar?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chaulhar in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chaulhar in?

What is the literacy rate in Chaulhar?

What is the sex ratio in Chaulhar?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chaulhar?

What is the LGD code of Chaulhar?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Chaulhar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Chaulhar

Open jobs in Chaulhar