Chandhar
Chandhar is a revenue village in Kadwa block, Katihar district, Bihar. It had a population of 420 in 80 households (Census 2011).
420 souls. 80 homes.
Kadwa block, Katihar district, Bihar.
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Chandhar today
- Potato₹560Kaliaganj APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Rice₹5,700Kaliaganj APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Green Chilli₹6,200Raiganj APMC · 26 Oct 2026
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Chandhar is a village in Kadwa block, Katihar district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 420 people in 80 households, with a literacy rate of 55.2%. It is administered by the Chand Har gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 855105.
Gram panchayat
Chandhar is in the Chand Har (चन्दहर) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Chand Har
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Chandhar compares
By population, Chandhar ranks #170 of 234 inhabited villages in Kadwa block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Chandhar had in Census 2011
- Primary school Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest 5–10 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 5–10 km away
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Chandhar at a glance
Chandhar is a village of 420 people in 80 households (Census 2011) in Kadwa block, Katihar district, Bihar, the 170th of 234 inhabited villages in Kadwa block by population. Literacy is 55.2%, 4.6 points above the block figure of 50.5%, and the sex ratio is 944 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 855105; the LGD village code is 224668.
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Key facts — Chandhar
Villages sharing pincode 855105
Other villages in Kadwa block
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- Population
- 420Census 2011
- Male / female
- 216 / 204
- Households
- 80
- People per home
- 5.3
- Literacy rate
- 55.2%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Chandhar on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 15 km, from the mapped villages of its mandal — not the exact site of Chandhar. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Chandhar · 25.6701° N, 87.8552° E
Electoral profile
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From Katihar district
- Prohibition and Excise Department, Katihar
District Administration, Katihar · 13 Oct 2026
Elsewhere in Bihar
- District Land Acquisition Office
District Administration, Begusarai · 28 Oct 2026
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District Administration, Sitamarhi · 26 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Chandhar
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Essential services & places near Chandhar
Chandhar isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Kadwa block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices321 in Katihar district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics253 in Katihar district
Clinic
Lakhisarai, Bihar
Primary / community health centre
Balia
Primary / community health centre
Bazidpur
Primary / community health centre
Bhelaganj
Primary / community health centre
Kachora
Primary / community health centre
Kadwa, Katihar
Schools & anganwadis6 in Katihar district
Colleges & universities4 in Katihar district
Police & fire stations2 in Katihar district
Government offices2 in Katihar district
Temples12 in Katihar district
Mosques1 in Katihar district
Other places of worship3 in Katihar district
Transport50 in Katihar district
Agriculture services1 in Katihar district
Community places1 in Katihar district
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People often ask about Chandhar
Where is Chandhar located?
Chandhar is a village in Kadwa block of Katihar district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Chandhar in?
Chandhar is in Katihar district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Chandhar belong to?
Chandhar comes under the Chand Har gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Chandhar?
The pincode of Chandhar, Kadwa, Katihar is 855105.
What is the population of Chandhar?
As per the 2011 Census, Chandhar had a population of 420 (216 males and 204 females).
How many households are there in Chandhar?
Chandhar had 80 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Chandhar?
The literacy rate of Chandhar was 55.2% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Chandhar?
Chandhar had 944 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chandhar in?
Chandhar is in the Katihar Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Chandhar?
Tariq Anwar (Indian National Congress) won the Katihar Lok Sabha seat, which includes Chandhar, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Chandhar in?
Chandhar is in the Kadwa assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Chandhar?
Dulal Chandra Goswami (Janata Dal (United)) won the Kadwa assembly seat, which includes Chandhar, in 2025.
What is the LGD code of Chandhar?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chandhar is 224668 and its Census 2011 village code is 224668.
Which villages are near Chandhar?
Villages near Chandhar include Kalidaspur (within ~15 km), Bidyanandpur (within ~15 km), Manullahpur (within ~15 km), Alipur (within ~15 km), Khempur (within ~15 km).
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
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Chandhar?
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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: 74.2 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →No market in Katihar district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Kaliaganj APMC, Raiganj APMC, Islampur APMC, Uttar Dinajpur district — about 29 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 27 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato | Kaliaganj APMC | 550 | 590 | 560 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Rice · Fine | Kaliaganj APMC | 5,600 | 5,800 | 5,700 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Raiganj APMC | 6,000 | 6,500 | 6,200 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Potato | Raiganj APMC | 560 | 600 | 580 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Round/Long | Raiganj APMC | 4,200 | 4,800 | 4,500 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Islampur APMC | 4,000 | 4,500 | 4,200 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Carrot · Carrot | Raiganj APMC | 4,000 | 4,500 | 4,200 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Onion · Dry F.A.Q. | Islampur APMC | 4,000 | 4,500 | 4,200 | 24 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 Chandhar's shops.
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
All villages near Chandhar →Compare Chandhar with… →All villages in Kadwa →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
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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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