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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Shivkumar Prasad

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LGD code: 247184
Pincode: 802183
Population: 4,964
Households: 760
Literacy rate: 58.7%
Sex ratio: 979 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,536

Census 2011 · in context

How Chakwath compares

By population, Chakwath ranks #6 of 98 villages in Behea mandal.

Literacy rate

58.7%

+0.9% vs mandal average

Chakwath: 58.7%
Behea mandal: 57.8%
Bhojpur district: 58.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

979

+62 vs mandal average

Chakwath: 979
Behea mandal: 917

Household size

people per home

6.5

−0.4 vs mandal average

Chakwath: 6.5
Behea mandal: 6.9

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

Key facts — Chakwath

LGD code: 247184
Pincode: 802183
Population (Census 2011): 4,964
Population (projected 2026): 5,853
Households: 760
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 979
Literacy rate: 58.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Patna Sahib
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bakhtiarpur
Member of Parliament: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Member of Legislative Assembly: Arun Kumar S/O Satrughan Sao
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Shivkumar Prasad
Block / Mandal: Behea

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 Bhojpur district level

Then & Now

Chakwath — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

4,964

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

5,853

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

760

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

896

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: 4,964Census 2011
Households: 760Census 2011
Literacy rate: 58.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 979 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5,8532026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 896

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

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What is the pincode of Chakwath?

The pincode of Chakwath, Behea mandal, Bhojpur district, Bihar is 802183.

In which district is Chakwath located?

Chakwath is a village in Behea mandal of Bhojpur district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Chakwath as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chakwath village has a population of 4,964 across 760 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Chakwath?

The current sarpanch of Chakwath gram panchayat is Shivkumar Prasad.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chakwath in?

Chakwath falls under the Patna Sahib Lok Sabha constituency (PC #30) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chakwath in?

Chakwath falls under the Bakhtiarpur assembly constituency (AC #180) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Chakwath?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chakwath village is 58.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Chakwath?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chakwath village is 979 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chakwath?

12 schemes currently match residents of Chakwath, 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 Chakwath?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chakwath village is 247184.

How big is Chakwath compared to other villages in Behea mandal?

Chakwath ranks 6 of 98 villages in Behea mandal by Census 2011 population (4,964 residents).

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Quick panchayat-at-a-glance

How Chakwath compares

Key facts — Chakwath

Population, education, health & sanitation

Chakwath — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Chakwath on the map

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Chakwath

Open jobs in Chakwath

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People often ask about Chakwath

What is the pincode of Chakwath?

In which district is Chakwath located?

What is the population of Chakwath as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Chakwath?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chakwath in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chakwath in?

What is the literacy rate in Chakwath?

What is the sex ratio in Chakwath?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chakwath?

What is the LGD code of Chakwath?

How big is Chakwath compared to other villages in Behea mandal?

Chakwath on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Chakwath

What is the pincode of Chakwath?

In which district is Chakwath located?

What is the population of Chakwath as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Chakwath?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chakwath in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chakwath in?

What is the literacy rate in Chakwath?

What is the sex ratio in Chakwath?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chakwath?

What is the LGD code of Chakwath?

How big is Chakwath compared to other villages in Behea mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Chakwath — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Chakwath

Open jobs in Chakwath