Village code 212998

Chain Village, Ghorawal Tehsil: Map, PIN Code and Population

Chain is a village in Ghorawal Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Chain village map in Uttar Pradesh
Chain village map image for Ghorawal Tehsil, Uttar Pradesh.

Village Overview

Chain is a village in Ghorawal Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. For Chain, the population is 534, PIN code is 231210 and Census village code is 212998. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Chain village
Village code212998
PIN code231210
Population534
Households109
Area57.71 ha / 0.58 sq. km / 143 acres
Population density925 people per sq. km
Sex ratio816 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townSonbhadra (38 km)
Current stateUttar Pradesh
Census 2011 stateUttar Pradesh
Current districtSonbhadra
Census 2011 districtSonbhadra

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 231210. This helps users verify the postal area for Chain, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Chain village
PIN code231210
Post offices linked with this PINGhorawal SO, Amilaudha BO, Baidand BO, Kanethi BO, Lohadi BO, and Padwania BO
Best matching post officeGhorawal SO (Post office)
Delivery office records12
Postal districtMirzapur and Sonbhadra
Postal stateUttar Pradesh
Postal divisionMirzapur Division
Postal circleUttar Pradesh Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Chain comes under Naugawanand Lal gram panchayat and Ghorawal C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Ghorawal Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The tehsil headquarters is Ghorawal at 3 km. The Census district headquarters, Sonbhadra, is 38 km away.

Administrative details for Chain
Current stateUttar Pradesh
Census 2011 stateUttar Pradesh
Current districtSonbhadra
Census 2011 districtSonbhadra
State code9
District code200
Tehsil / Census sub-district code1004
Gram panchayat code0049
C.D. Block code799
Block panchayat code799

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Chain village and its household count.

Total population

534 residents in 109 households

Male population

294

Female population

240

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 282; Scheduled Tribes: Not reported

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Not available in village

Private pre-primary school

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 1

Private primary school

Available; count: 1

Middle school

Not available in village

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Chain
ASHA workerAvailable

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Chain
Public bus serviceAvailable
Private bus serviceAvailable
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayAvailable
Major district roadAvailable
Black topped roadAvailable
All-weather roadAvailable
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyNot available in village
PDS shopNot available in village
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatNot available in village
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationNot available in village
Birth and death registration officeNot available in village
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldNot available in village
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomNot available in village

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Chain
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesAvailable
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageAvailable
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyAvailable
Commercial power supplyNot available in village
Summer domestic power8 hours per day
Winter domestic power8 hours per day

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Chain
Non-agricultural area6.76 hectares
Current fallow land39.02 hectares
Other fallow land11.93 hectares
Main cropPaddy,maize,arhar
Second cropWheat,gram,pease

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Chain
Middle schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Ghorwala, within 5 km.
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Ghorwala, within 5 km.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Dharsara, 5-10 km away.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.

How to Reach Chain

Sonbhadra (38 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Ghorawal is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Chain
Nearest major townSonbhadra (38 km)
Tehsil headquartersGhorawal (3 km)
Public bus serviceAvailable
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Tehsil, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Chain. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Chain
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Private Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tube Wells/BoreholeAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Open DrainageAvailable
Open Kuccha DrainageAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Public Bus ServiceAvailable
Private Bus ServiceAvailable
Other District RoadAvailable
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
Water Bounded MacadamAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
FoothpathAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Nutritional Centres ICDSAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Nutritional Centres OthersAvailable
ASHAAvailable
Community Centre with without TVAvailable
Sports Club Recreation CentreAvailable
Daily Newspaper SupplyAvailable
Power Supply for Domestic UseAvailable
Power Supply for Agriculture UseAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, tehsil, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chain village located?

Chain is located in Ghorawal Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Sonbhadra.

Which Tehsil is Chain in?

Chain is in Ghorawal Tehsil. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Chain in?

District: Sonbhadra.

What is the village code of Chain?

The Census village code of Chain is 212998.

What is the PIN code of Chain?

The PIN code reported for Chain is 231210.

What is the population of Chain?

Chain has 534 residents in 109 households as per Census 2011.

Which gram panchayat is Chain part of?

Chain comes under Naugawanand Lal gram panchayat.

Which is the nearest town to Chain?

The nearest statutory town to Chain is Sonbhadra (38 km).

Which crops are grown in Chain?

The main crops reported for Chain are Paddy, Maize, Arhar, Wheat, Gram, and Pease.

Is there a government primary school in Chain?

Government primary school status for Chain is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Chain?

Public bus service is available in the village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Chain?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Chain?

The total geographical area of Chain is 57.71 hectares.

How many households are in Chain?

Chain has 109 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Chain?

Treated tap water is not available in village.

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