Chanan
Chanan is a revenue village in Basopatti block, Madhubani district, Bihar. It had a population of 3,016 in 574 households (Census 2011).
3,016 people. 574 homes.
Basopatti block, Madhubani district, Bihar.
Chanan today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹1,200Madhubani APMC · 24 Oct 2026
- Brinjal₹2,500Madhubani APMC · 24 Oct 2026
- Cabbage₹2,300Benipatti APMC · 24 Oct 2026
Quick panchayat-at-a-glance
Chanan is a village in Basopatti block, Madhubani district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 3,016 people in 574 households, with a literacy rate of 54.4%. Its postal pincode is 847225.
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Gram panchayat
Parts of Chanan fall under these panchayats:
- Damu (डामु)
- Phent (फेंट)
Other villages in Damu, Phent
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Chanan compares
By population, Chanan is #21 of 33 inhabited villages in Basopatti block.
| — | Chanan | Basopatti block | Madhubani |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy rate | 54.4% | 58.6% | 58.1% |
| Women per 1,000 men | 983 | 911 | 928 |
| People per household | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
Census 2011. Area figures add up inhabited villages only; literacy is literates ÷ people aged 7 and above.
Villages sharing PIN 847225
- Basopatti · Basopatti
- Birpur · Basopatti
- Mahinathpur · Basopatti
- Damu · Basopatti
- Ghorbanki · Basopatti
- Marhia · Basopatti
- Hathapur · Basopatti
- Chhitauni · Basopatti
- Bhaiapatti · Basopatti
All villages with PIN 847225 →
Source: LGD village–pincode mapping.
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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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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 ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
- DigiLocker ↗
- myScheme scheme finder ↗
- Search the electoral roll ↗
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News near Chanan
Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
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Government jobs near Chanan
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Essential services & places near Chanan
Chanan isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Basopatti block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices562 in Madhubani district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics422 in Madhubani district
Clinic
Basopatti
Clinic
Bandhan Dai Chouk, Harlakhi Road, Basopatti
Clinic
Block Road, Basopatti
Clinic
Basopatti
Dental clinic
Kaluahi, Basopatti, Harlakhi Road
Primary / community health centre
Kalna
Schools & anganwadis4 in Madhubani district
Police & fire stations5 in Madhubani district
Government offices1 in Madhubani district
Temples8 in Madhubani district
Transport21 in Madhubani district
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Chanan on the map
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. 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, Bihar Assembly 2025 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Questions about Chanan
- Where is Chanan located?
- Chanan is a village in Basopatti block of Madhubani district, Bihar, India.
- Which district is Chanan in?
- Chanan is in Madhubani district of Bihar.
- What is the pincode of Chanan?
- The pincode of Chanan, Basopatti, Madhubani is 847225.
- What is the population of Chanan?
- As per the 2011 Census, Chanan had a population of 3,016 (1,521 males and 1,495 females).
- How many households are there in Chanan?
- Chanan had 574 households at the 2011 Census.
- What is the literacy rate of Chanan?
- The literacy rate of Chanan was 54.4% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
- What is the sex ratio of Chanan?
- Chanan had 983 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
- Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chanan in?
- Chanan is in the Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha constituency.
- Who is the MP for Chanan?
- Ramprit Mandal (Janata Dal (United)) won the Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha seat, which includes Chanan, in 2024.
- Which assembly constituency is Chanan in?
- Chanan is in the Khajauli assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
- Who is the MLA for Chanan?
- Arun Shankar Prasad (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Khajauli assembly seat, which includes Chanan, in 2025.
- What is the LGD code of Chanan?
- The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chanan is 219920 and its Census 2011 village code is 219920.
- Which villages are near Chanan?
- Other villages in Basopatti block include Arghawa, Barantpur, Basopatti, Belauna, Bhaiapatti.
Answers are generated from LGD and Census 2011 records, not written by hand.
Villages in Basopatti block
- Basopatti
- Birpur
- Selibeli
- Mahinathpur
- Damu
- Ghorbanki
- Marhia
- Hathapur
- Chhitauni
- Bhaiapatti
- Khataia
- Khauna
- Siriapur
- Jonki
- Phent
- Arghawa
- Manmohan
- Sirahi
- Narkatia
- Kauaha
- Barantpur
- Mothaur
- Patauna
- Lauthwa
- Belauna
- Pachratan
- Majhaura
- Simrarhi
- Jaso
- Radha kant
Latest reports up to 24 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Benipatti APMC | 2,100 | 2,200 | 2,100 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Madhubani APMC | 1,100 | 1,300 | 1,200 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Benipatti APMC | 2,300 | 2,500 | 2,300 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Madhubani APMC | 2,400 | 2,600 | 2,500 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Benipatti APMC | 2,200 | 2,600 | 2,300 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Madhubani APMC | 3,400 | 3,600 | 3,500 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Cauliflower · African Sarson | Benipatti APMC | 3,500 | 3,700 | 3,500 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Benipatti APMC | 6,500 | 6,800 | 6,500 | 24 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →