Chauni village, Baisi block | Pincode 854315

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

BIBI TARANA

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LGD code: 223981
Pincode: 854315
Post office: Baisi
Population: 3,364
Households: 686
Literacy rate: 22.9%
Sex ratio: 936 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,211

Census 2011 · in context

How Chauni compares

By population, Chauni ranks #21 of 130 villages in Baisi mandal.

Literacy rate

22.9%

−9.5% vs mandal average

Chauni: 22.9%
Baisi mandal: 32.4%
Purnia district: 40.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

936

+1 vs mandal average

Chauni: 936
Baisi mandal: 935

Household size

people per home

4.9

−0.1 vs mandal average

Chauni: 4.9
Baisi mandal: 5.0

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

Chauni at a glance

Chauni is a village of 3,364 people in 686 households (Census 2011) in Baisi block, Purnia district, Bihar, the 21st-largest of 130 villages in Baisi block. Literacy is 23%, 10 points below the block average of 32% and the sex ratio is 936 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 854315, served by Baisi post office; the LGD village code is 223981. The sarpanch is BIBI TARANA, and the village votes in Kasba assembly constituency, represented by MLA Nitesh Kumar Singh. The population is estimated at 3,966 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Chauni · this village	3,364	23%	—
Sotibhag · Baisi	4,190	22%	—
Khapara · Baisi	2,760	28%	—
Garighatta · Baisi	1,313	12%	—
Chauni Arazi · Baisi	1,054	25%	—
Neamatpur · Baisi	1,011	20%	—
Bhaturia · Baisi	108	42%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Chauni

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 7
Power hours (winter): 4
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: PURNIA
Distance to nearest town (km): 30
Distance to district HQ (km): 30
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Malharia
Total area (ha): 232
Irrigated area (ha): 87.16
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Chauni

LGD code: 223981
Pincode: 854315
Post office: Baisi
Population (Census 2011): 3,364
Population (projected 2026): 3,966
Households: 686
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 936
Literacy rate: 22.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kasba
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Nitesh Kumar Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: BIBI TARANA
Block / Mandal: Baisi

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 Purnia district level

Then & Now

Chauni — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,364

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,966

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

686

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

809

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: 3,364Census 2011
Households: 686Census 2011
Literacy rate: 22.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 936 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,9662026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 8092026 projection
Active job cards: 2,61,145MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,37,048MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 938NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 47.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 92.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 35.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 81.8%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 66.0%NFHS-5 district

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 · Purnia district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Purnia district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Purnia 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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September 2026

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Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage

Reported by The Times of India.

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Sep

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Bihar panchayat polls only after delimitation: CM Samrat Choudhary

Reported by ThePrint.

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Sep

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Bihar battles third prolonged flood spell with Ganga crossing decade-old highest levels at multiple sites

Reported by Swarajya.

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News from Purnia & Bihar

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Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage
The Times of India12h ago
Bihar panchayat polls only after delimitation: CM Samrat Choudhary
ThePrint15h ago
Bihar battles third prolonged flood spell with Ganga crossing decade-old highest levels at multiple sites
Swarajyayesterday
Bihar museum hosts ‘Malhar Utsav’, monsoon ragas enchant audience
The Times of Indiayesterday
Tejashwi Yadav seeks Rs 15,000 aid amid Bihar floods, drought
The News Millyesterday
SVRC Of Bihar's Agri Dept Approves, Recommends 15 Crop Varieties For Bihar
The Times of India2 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Chauni

What is the pincode of Chauni?

The pincode of Chauni, Baisi block, Purnia district, Bihar is 854315. The post office is Baisi.

Which post office delivers to Chauni?

Mail for Chauni is delivered through Baisi post office, pincode 854315, in Baisi block, Purnia district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Chauni located?

Chauni is a village in Baisi block of Purnia district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Chauni as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chauni village has a population of 3,364 across 686 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Chauni?

The current sarpanch of Chauni gram panchayat is BIBI TARANA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chauni in?

Chauni falls under the Purnia Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chauni in?

Chauni falls under the Kasba assembly constituency (AC #58) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Chauni?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chauni village is 22.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Chauni?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chauni village is 936 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chauni?

12 schemes currently match residents of Chauni, 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 Chauni?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chauni village is 223981.

How big is Chauni compared to other villages in Baisi block?

Chauni ranks 21 of 130 villages in Baisi block by Census 2011 population (3,364 residents).

Who is the MLA of Chauni?

Chauni falls under Kasba assembly constituency (AC 58). The sitting MLA is Nitesh Kumar Singh (Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)).

Who is the MP for Chauni?

Chauni is in Purnia Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Pappu Yadav (IND).

What is the population of Chauni in 2026?

Chauni is estimated at 3,966 people in 2026, up about 18% from 3,364 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Chauni in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Chauni in Purnia district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Chauni?

BIBI TARANA is the sarpanch of Chauni gram panchayat, Baisi block. See the sarpanch list of Baisi block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
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