Chaukhara village, Nauhatta block | Pincode 821304

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SUNITA DEVI

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LGD code: 252064
Pincode: 821304
Post office: Baulia
Population: 49
Households: 9
Literacy rate: 59.2%
Sex ratio: 960 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 9

Census 2011 · in context

How Chaukhara compares

By population, Chaukhara ranks #64 of 68 villages in Nauhatta mandal.

Literacy rate

59.2%

+7.2% vs mandal average

Chaukhara: 59.2%
Nauhatta mandal: 52.0%
Rohtas district: 60.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

960

+44 vs mandal average

Chaukhara: 960
Nauhatta mandal: 916

Household size

people per home

5.4

−0.3 vs mandal average

Chaukhara: 5.4
Nauhatta mandal: 5.7

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

Chaukhara at a glance

Chaukhara is a village of 49 people in 9 households (Census 2011) in Nauhatta block, Rohtas district, Bihar, the 64th-largest of 68 villages in Nauhatta block. Literacy is 59%, 7 points above the block average of 52% and the sex ratio is 960 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 821304, served by Baulia post office; the LGD village code is 252064. The sarpanch is SUNITA DEVI, and the village votes in Ghosi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rituraj Kumar. The population is estimated at 58 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Chaukhara · this village	49	59%	—
Nauhatta · Nauhatta	5,103	62%	—
Lohara · Nauhatta	2,560	51%	—
Banua · Nauhatta	1,112	55%	—
Harna · Nauhatta	806	58%	—
Chaphla · Nauhatta	559	26%	—
Paharia · Nauhatta	461	38%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Chaukhara

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: Yes
Power hours (summer): 2
Power hours (winter): 1
Primary school: 0
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: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DEHRI
Distance to nearest town (km): 65
Distance to district HQ (km): 90
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 3
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Nauhatta
Total area (ha): 65
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Chaukhara

LGD code: 252064
Pincode: 821304
Post office: Baulia
Population (Census 2011): 49
Population (projected 2026): 58
Households: 9
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 960
Literacy rate: 59.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Jahanabad
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Ghosi
Member of Parliament: Surendra Prasad Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rituraj Kumar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SUNITA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Nauhatta

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 Rohtas district level

Then & Now

Chaukhara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.4%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+22.2%

Households · 2026

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: 49Census 2011
Households: 9Census 2011
Literacy rate: 59.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 960 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 582026 proj. · +18.4% vs 2011
Est. households: 112026 projection
Active job cards: 2,07,538MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,04,328MGNREGA · 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: 924NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 76.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 69.0%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 93.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.9%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 · Rohtas district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Rohtas district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Rohtas 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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Bihar battles third prolonged flood spell with Ganga crossing decade-old highest levels at multiple sites

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Bihar museum hosts ‘Malhar Utsav’, monsoon ragas enchant audience

Reported by The Times of India.

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Tejashwi Yadav seeks Rs 15,000 aid amid Bihar floods, drought

Reported by thenewsmill.com.

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Bihar battles third prolonged flood spell with Ganga crossing decade-old highest levels at multiple sites
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Bihar museum hosts ‘Malhar Utsav’, monsoon ragas enchant audience
The Times of Indiayesterday
Tejashwi Yadav seeks Rs 15,000 aid amid Bihar floods, drought
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SVRC Of Bihar's Agri Dept Approves, Recommends 15 Crop Varieties For Bihar
The Times of India2 days ago
Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times3 days ago
Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit
Mongabay India3 days ago

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What is the pincode of Chaukhara?

The pincode of Chaukhara, Nauhatta block, Rohtas district, Bihar is 821304. The post office is Baulia.

Which post office delivers to Chaukhara?

Mail for Chaukhara is delivered through Baulia post office, pincode 821304, in Nauhatta block, Rohtas district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Chaukhara located?

Chaukhara is a village in Nauhatta block of Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Chaukhara as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chaukhara village has a population of 49 across 9 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Chaukhara?

The current sarpanch of Chaukhara gram panchayat is SUNITA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chaukhara in?

Chaukhara falls under the Jahanabad Lok Sabha constituency (PC #36) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chaukhara in?

Chaukhara falls under the Ghosi assembly constituency (AC #217) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Chaukhara?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chaukhara village is 59.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Chaukhara?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chaukhara village is 960 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Chaukhara?

The nearest health facility to Chaukhara is Bandhuganj Hospital (~457 m).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chaukhara?

12 schemes currently match residents of Chaukhara, 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 Chaukhara?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chaukhara village is 252064.

How big is Chaukhara compared to other villages in Nauhatta block?

Chaukhara ranks 64 of 68 villages in Nauhatta block by Census 2011 population (49 residents).

Who is the MLA of Chaukhara?

Chaukhara falls under Ghosi assembly constituency (AC 217). The sitting MLA is Rituraj Kumar (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Chaukhara?

Chaukhara is in Jahanabad Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Surendra Prasad Yadav (RJD).

What is the population of Chaukhara in 2026?

Chaukhara is estimated at 58 people in 2026, up about 18% from 49 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Chaukhara in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Chaukhara?

SUNITA DEVI is the sarpanch of Chaukhara gram panchayat, Nauhatta block. See the sarpanch list of Nauhatta block for every gram panchayat.

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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