Chilhani

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

MD HASNAIN

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LGD code: 223969
Pincode: 854315
Population: 2,307
Households: 466
Literacy rate: 35.4%
Sex ratio: 879 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 581

Census 2011 · in context

How Chilhani compares

Literacy rate

35.4%

+0.7% vs mandal average

Chilhani: 35.4%
Baisa mandal: 34.7%
Purnia district: 40.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

879

−49 vs mandal average

Chilhani: 879
Baisa mandal: 928

Household size

people per home

5.0

+0.1 vs mandal average

Chilhani: 5.0
Baisa mandal: 4.9

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

Key facts — Chilhani

LGD code: 223969
Pincode: 854315
Population (Census 2011): 2,307
Population (projected 2026): 2,720
Households: 466
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 879
Literacy rate: 35.4%
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Purnia
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Vijay Kumar Khemka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: MD HASNAIN
Block / Mandal: Baisa
Nearest railway station: Purniya Junction (2.3 km)

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

Chilhani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,307

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,720

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

466

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

549

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: 2,307Census 2011
Households: 466Census 2011
Literacy rate: 35.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 879 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,7202026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 549

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

Chilhani on the map

Centred on Baisa mandal

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Purniya Junction
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What is the pincode of Chilhani?

The pincode of Chilhani, Baisa mandal, Purnia district, Bihar is 854315.

In which district is Chilhani located?

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

What is the population of Chilhani as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chilhani village has a population of 2,307 across 466 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Chilhani?

The current sarpanch of Chilhani gram panchayat is MD HASNAIN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chilhani in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chilhani in?

Chilhani falls under the Purnia assembly constituency (AC #62) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Chilhani?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chilhani village is 35.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Chilhani?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chilhani village is 879 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Chilhani?

The nearest railway station to Chilhani is Purniya Junction (~2.3 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chilhani?

12 schemes currently match residents of Chilhani, 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 Chilhani?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chilhani village is 223969.

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Key facts — Chilhani

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Chilhani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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People often ask about Chilhani

What is the pincode of Chilhani?

In which district is Chilhani located?

What is the population of Chilhani as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Chilhani?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chilhani in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chilhani in?

What is the literacy rate in Chilhani?

What is the sex ratio in Chilhani?

What is the nearest railway station to Chilhani?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chilhani?

What is the LGD code of Chilhani?

Chilhani on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Transport

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 Chilhani

What is the pincode of Chilhani?

In which district is Chilhani located?

What is the population of Chilhani as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Chilhani?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chilhani in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chilhani in?

What is the literacy rate in Chilhani?

What is the sex ratio in Chilhani?

What is the nearest railway station to Chilhani?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chilhani?

What is the LGD code of Chilhani?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Chilhani — 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 Chilhani

Open jobs in Chilhani