Chamotha
Chamotha is a revenue village in Rajauli block, Nawada district, Bihar. It had a population of 2,940 in 442 households (Census 2011).
2,940 souls. 442 homes.
Rajauli block, Nawada district, Bihar.
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Chamotha today
- Cauliflower₹5,000Tekari APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Raddish₹2,000Tekari APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Tomato₹3,000Tekari APMC · 26 Oct 2026
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Chamotha is a village in Rajauli block, Nawada district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 2,940 people in 442 households, with a literacy rate of 68.2%. It is administered by the Murhaina gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 805125.
Gram panchayat
Chamotha is in the Murhaina (मुरहैना) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Murhaina
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Chamotha compares
By population, Chamotha ranks #8 of 102 inhabited villages in Rajauli block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Chamotha 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 within 5 km
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes 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.
Chamotha at a glance
Chamotha is a village of 2,940 people in 442 households (Census 2011) in Rajauli block, Nawada district, Bihar, the 8th of 102 inhabited villages in Rajauli block by population. Literacy is 68.2%, 11.2 points above the block figure of 57.0%, and the sex ratio is 972 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 805125; the LGD village code is 258458.
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Key facts — Chamotha
Villages sharing pincode 805125
Other villages in Rajauli block
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- Population
- 2,940Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,491 / 1,449
- Households
- 442
- People per home
- 6.7
- Literacy rate
- 68.2%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Chamotha on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 2 km, from the village's own post office in India Post's directory — not the exact site of Chamotha. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Chamotha · 24.6470° N, 85.4952° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 3 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. 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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From Nawada district
- District Art & Culture Department, Nawada – Application Form for Participation in District Level Youth Festival 2026
District Administration, Nawada · 12 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Chamotha
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Essential services & places near Chamotha
Chamotha isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Rajauli block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices295 in Nawada district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
RAJAULI,DIST.-NAWADAH
Bank · No map location — listed by district
UTKARSH SMALL FINANCE BANK LTD.GROUND FLOOR OPPOSITE DAV SCHOOL TAKIA TAND RAJAULI NAWADA BIHAR PIN-805125
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics178 in Nawada district
Schools & anganwadis4 in Nawada district
Temples1 in Nawada district
Other places of worship2 in Nawada district
Transport25 in Nawada district
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People often ask about Chamotha
Where is Chamotha located?
Chamotha is a village in Rajauli block of Nawada district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Chamotha in?
Chamotha is in Nawada district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Chamotha belong to?
Chamotha comes under the Murhaina gram panchayat.
How is Chamotha written in the local script?
Chamotha is written चमोथा.
What is the pincode of Chamotha?
The pincode of Chamotha, Rajauli, Nawada is 805125.
What is the population of Chamotha?
As per the 2011 Census, Chamotha had a population of 2,940 (1,491 males and 1,449 females).
How many households are there in Chamotha?
Chamotha had 442 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Chamotha?
The literacy rate of Chamotha was 68.2% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Chamotha?
Chamotha had 972 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chamotha in?
Chamotha is in the Nawada Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Chamotha?
Vivek Thakur (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Nawada Lok Sabha seat, which includes Chamotha, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Chamotha in?
Chamotha is in the Rajauli assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Chamotha?
Vimal Rajbanshi (Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)) won the Rajauli assembly seat, which includes Chamotha, in 2025.
What is the LGD code of Chamotha?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chamotha is 258458 and its Census 2011 village code is 258458.
Which villages are near Chamotha?
Villages near Chamotha include Chordiha (about 12 km), Akbarpur (about 13 km), Kusdariya (about 14 km), Bilaro (about 15 km), Chatkari (about 16 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 Chamotha?
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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: 62.4 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →No market in Nawada district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Tekari APMC, Gaya APMC, Gaya district — about 54 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 26 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Tekari APMC | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Raddish · Raddish | Tekari APMC | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato · Deshi | Tekari APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Tekari APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Tekari APMC | 3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) · Cucumbar | Gaya APMC | 4,200 | 4,600 | 4,400 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato · Deshi | Gaya APMC | 3,200 | 3,600 | 3,400 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Gaya APMC | 1,900 | 2,300 | 2,100 | 23 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 Chamotha's shops.
Distances are approximate (the village's own post office in India Post's directory).
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- 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 ↗
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- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
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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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