All Information About Chanan Subdistrict
Detailed information about Chanan Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Chanan is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Banka District of Bihar State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Chanan - चान्दन |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 1353 |
| District | Banka |
| Census Code 2011 | 1353 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 17 |
| Number of Villages | 333 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Banka (Code: 155) |
| Assembly Constituency | Belhar (Code: 1128) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Belhar | Manoj Yadav ( 2020) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2025 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Chanan Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
165,634
M: 86,251
F: 79,383 |
| Rural |
165,634
M: 86,251
F: 79,383 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 30,372
Population Distribution
Total: 165,634 (Male: 86,251, Female: 79,383)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 31,666 (Male: 16,099, Female: 15,567)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 21,506 (Male: 11,097, Female: 10,409)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 16,070 (Male: 8,170, Female: 7,900)
Literate Population
Total: 62,752 (Male: 41,682, Female: 21,070)
Illiterate Population
Total: 102,882 (Male: 44,569, Female: 58,313)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 63,945 (Male: 43,487, Female: 20,458)
Main Workers
Total: 31,888 (Male: 24,750, Female: 7,138)
Marginal Workers
Total: 32,057 (Male: 18,737, Female: 13,320)
Non-Workers
Total: 101,689 (Male: 42,764, Female: 58,925)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 10,886 (Male: 9,123, Female: 1,763)
- Agricultural Laborers: 13,449 (Male: 9,739, Female: 3,710)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,463 (Male: 804, Female: 659)
- Other Workers: 6,090 (Male: 5,084, Female: 1,006)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 8,370 (Male: 4,863, Female: 3,507)
- Agricultural Laborers: 18,399 (Male: 10,933, Female: 7,466)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,664 (Male: 544, Female: 1,120)
- Other Workers: 3,624 (Male: 2,397, Female: 1,227)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Chanan Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
165,634
M: 86,251
F: 79,383 |
| Rural |
165,634
M: 86,251
F: 79,383 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 30,372
Population Distribution
Total: 165,634 (Male: 86,251, Female: 79,383)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 31,666 (Male: 16,099, Female: 15,567)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 21,506 (Male: 11,097, Female: 10,409)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 16,070 (Male: 8,170, Female: 7,900)
Literate Population
Total: 62,752 (Male: 41,682, Female: 21,070)
Illiterate Population
Total: 102,882 (Male: 44,569, Female: 58,313)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 63,945 (Male: 43,487, Female: 20,458)
Main Workers
Total: 31,888 (Male: 24,750, Female: 7,138)
Marginal Workers
Total: 32,057 (Male: 18,737, Female: 13,320)
Non-Workers
Total: 101,689 (Male: 42,764, Female: 58,925)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 10,886 (Male: 9,123, Female: 1,763)
- Agricultural Laborers: 13,449 (Male: 9,739, Female: 3,710)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,463 (Male: 804, Female: 659)
- Other Workers: 6,090 (Male: 5,084, Female: 1,006)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 8,370 (Male: 4,863, Female: 3,507)
- Agricultural Laborers: 18,399 (Male: 10,933, Female: 7,466)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,664 (Male: 544, Female: 1,120)
- Other Workers: 3,624 (Male: 2,397, Female: 1,227)
Grampanchayat List of Chanan Tehsil/Taluka
Chanan Tehsil comprises 17 Gram Panchayats and 333 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Chanan. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chanan
Chanan is located in the Banka District of Bihar State, India.
Chanan Tehsil has 333 villages.
Chanan has a total of 17 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Chanan is 165,634.
In Chanan, there are 86,251 males and 79,383 females.
There are 31,666 children in Chanan, comprising 16,099 males and 15,567 females.
In Chanan, the literate population is 62,752 (41,682 males and 21,070 females). The illiterate population is 102,882 (44,569 males and 58,313 females).