★ Revenue village · Baisa block · Purnia ★

Chilhani

चिल्हानी
Baisa block
Pincode 854315
Area 123 ha
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Chilhani is a revenue village in Baisa block, Purnia district, Bihar. It had a population of 2,307 in 466 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

2,307 souls. 466 homes.

Baisa block, Purnia district, Bihar.

2,307
Population
466
Households
43.3%
Literacy
879
Sex ratio
123 ha
Total area
581
Workforce
LGD 223969Source: Census 2011 + LGD
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Nearest mandi prices
  • Potato₹560Kaliaganj APMC · 27 Oct 2026
  • Rice₹5,700Kaliaganj APMC · 27 Oct 2026
  • Green Chilli₹6,200Raiganj APMC · 26 Oct 2026
₹/quintal (modal). No recent reports from Purnia district. Nearest district with reports: Uttar Dinajpur, about 57 km away (straight line between this village's forecast point and the middle of Uttar Dinajpur's mapped villages).All markets →
Cyclone Arnab · IMDOrange warningvalid until 31 Oct 2026, 08:30 IST

Cyclone Arnab — Purnia district is under an IMD orange warning

IMD warning for Purnia district: Heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places over Bihar (29 October); heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places over Bihar (30 October). (IMD All India Weather Summary and Forecast Bulletin, 29 Oct 2026 20:51 IST; a sub-division warning that covers the whole state)

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 12 mm (97% chance)Wind 13 km/h, gusts 27 km/h
Sat, 31 OctRain 33 mm (83% chance)Wind 11 km/h, gusts 23 km/h
Sun, 1 NovRain 0 mm (4% chance)Wind 10 km/h, gusts 20 km/h

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  • Will Cyclone Arnab affect Chilhani?Chilhani, in Purnia district, is under an IMD orange warning for Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab: "Heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places over Bihar (29 October); heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places over Bihar (30 October)" (IMD All India Weather Summary and Forecast Bulletin, 29 Oct 2026 20:51 IST, 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 45 mm of rain in total (peak day 33 mm, moderate by IMD's bands) and winds up to 13 km/h with gusts to 27 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 Chilhani.
  • What should people in Chilhani 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 Chilhani. It switches off when the warning lapses. Last reviewed 30 Oct 2026, 00:20 IST.

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Chilhani is a village in Baisa block, Purnia district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 2,307 people in 466 households, with a literacy rate of 43.3%. It is administered by the Sirsi gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 854315.

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LGD village code223969
Census 2011 code223969
Gram panchayatSirsi · LGD 99507
Pincode854315
BlockBaisa · LGD 1139
DistrictPurnia
StateBihar
Male / Female1,228 / 1,079 · Census 2011
Area123 ha · Census 2011
Development block
Baisa (बैसा) Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29

Gram panchayat

Chilhani is in the Sirsi (सिरसी) gram panchayat.

Other villages in Sirsi

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

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Census 2011 · in context

How Chilhani compares

By population, Chilhani ranks #28 of 118 inhabited villages in Baisa block.

Literacy rate%
43.3%
−0.0% vs Baisa block average
Chilhani
43.3%
Baisa block
43.3%
Purnia district
48.4%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
879
−49 vs Baisa block average
Chilhani
879
Baisa block
928
Purnia district
923
Household sizepeople per home
5.0
+0.0 vs Baisa block average
Chilhani
5.0
Baisa block
4.9
Purnia district
5.0

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

What Chilhani had in Census 2011

  • Primary school Available · 1 in the village
  • Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest within 5 km
  • Treated tap water Not available
  • All-weather road Available
  • Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
  • Power for homes Not available
  • Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
  • Mobile phone coverage Available

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Chilhani at a glance

Chilhani is a village of 2,307 people in 466 households (Census 2011) in Baisa block, Purnia district, Bihar, the 28th of 118 inhabited villages in Baisa block by population. Literacy is 43.3%, and the sex ratio is 879 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 854315; the LGD village code is 223969. The population is estimated at about 2,930 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 — Chilhani

LGD village code223969
Pincode854315
Population (Census 2011)2,307
Population (estimate 2026)≈ 2,930 · +27.1% · estimate, not a census count
Households466
Households (estimate 2026)≈ 590 · estimate, not a census count
Literacy43.3%
Sex ratio879 ♀/1000♂
Workers581
Block / BlockBaisa
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Then & Now

Chilhani — Census 2011 to estimated 2026

Estimate · not a census count
Population · 2011
2,307
Census 2011 count
Population · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 2,930
estimate, not a census count
Households · 2011
466
Census 2011 count
Households · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 590
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
2,307Census 2011
Male / female
1,228 / 1,079
Households
466
People per home
5.0
Education
Literacy rate
43.3%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Work
Workers
581
Work participation
25.2%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 — Purnia 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 Purnia district, not figures for Chilhani.

Sex ratio at birth
938 ♀/1000♂
Children born in the last 5 years, females per 1,000 males
Female literacy
47.5%
Women age 15–49 who are literate
Electricity
92.4%
Population living in households with electricity
Improved sanitation
35.6%
Population living in households that use an improved sanitation facility
Children vaccinated
62.7%
Children age 12–23 months fully vaccinated (card or mother's recall)
Anaemia (women)
66.0%
All women age 15–49 who are anaemic
Institutional births
68.9%
Births in a health facility, in the 5 years before the survey
Stunting
43.5%
Children under 5 who are stunted (height-for-age)
Improved drinking water
99.6%
Population living in households with an improved drinking-water source
Clean cooking fuel
19.3%
Households using clean fuel for cooking
Health insurance
10.2%
Households with any usual member covered by a health insurance or financing scheme
Post-2011 updates

Scheme progress — Purnia district

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

These are district-level figures for Purnia district, not figures for Chilhani.

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

Approximate location

Chilhani on the map

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Chilhani · 25.8722° N, 87.6245° E

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Essential services & places near Chilhani

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Banks, ATMs & post offices323 in Purnia district

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Hospitals & clinics37 in Purnia district

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Schools & anganwadis8 in Purnia district

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Colleges & universities9 in Purnia district

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Police & fire stations1 in Purnia district

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Government offices2 in Purnia district

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Temples6 in Purnia district

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Mosques1 in Purnia district

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Other places of worship4 in Purnia district

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Transport24 in Purnia district

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Agriculture services2 in Purnia district

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Community places7 in Purnia district

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FAQ

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  1. Where is Chilhani located?

    Chilhani is a village in Baisa block of Purnia district, Bihar, India.

  2. Which district is Chilhani in?

    Chilhani is in Purnia district of Bihar.

  3. Which gram panchayat does Chilhani belong to?

    Chilhani comes under the Sirsi gram panchayat.

  4. How is Chilhani written in the local script?

    Chilhani is written चिल्हानी.

  5. What is the pincode of Chilhani?

    The pincode of Chilhani, Baisa, Purnia is 854315.

  6. What is the population of Chilhani?

    As per the 2011 Census, Chilhani had a population of 2,307 (1,228 males and 1,079 females).

  7. How many households are there in Chilhani?

    Chilhani had 466 households at the 2011 Census.

  8. What is the area of Chilhani?

    Chilhani covers about 123 hectares.

  9. What is the literacy rate of Chilhani?

    The literacy rate of Chilhani was 43.3% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  10. What is the sex ratio of Chilhani?

    Chilhani had 879 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  11. Which development block is Chilhani in?

    Chilhani is in the Baisa (बैसा) development block (Local Government Directory).

  12. What is the LGD code of Chilhani?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chilhani is 223969 and its Census 2011 village code is 223969.

  13. Which villages are near Chilhani?

    Villages near Chilhani include Murad Bagh (within ~25 km), Durgapur (within ~25 km), Semaria (within ~25 km), Baraitha (within ~25 km), Baisi (within ~25 km).

  14. What is the population of Chilhani in 2026?

    No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Chilhani's Census 2011 population of 2,307 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 2,930 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.

  15. Who is the sarpanch of Chilhani?

    The sarpanch of Chilhani 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
  • Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Climate & El Niño

Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory

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Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.

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Mandi prices · Purnia

No market in Purnia district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Kaliaganj APMC, Raiganj APMC, Islampur APMC, Uttar Dinajpur district — about 57 km away, straight-line.

Latest reports up to 27 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
PotatoKaliaganj APMC55059056027 Oct 2026
Rice · FineKaliaganj APMC5,6005,8005,70027 Oct 2026
Green Chilli · Green ChillyRaiganj APMC6,0006,5006,20026 Oct 2026
PotatoRaiganj APMC56060058026 Oct 2026
Brinjal · Round/LongRaiganj APMC4,2004,8004,50024 Oct 2026
Brinjal · BrinjalIslampur APMC4,0004,5004,20024 Oct 2026
Carrot · CarrotRaiganj APMC4,0004,5004,20024 Oct 2026
Onion · Dry F.A.Q.Islampur APMC4,0004,5004,20024 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 Chilhani's shops. Best mandi price near Chilhani →

Nearby villages
Murad Baghwithin ~25 km
Durgapurwithin ~25 km
Semariawithin ~25 km
Baraithawithin ~25 km
Baisiwithin ~25 km
Bhamrawithin ~25 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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