Churi - Gaya Town C.D.Block, Gaya

Churi is a village situated in the Gaya Town C.D.Block subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaya Town C.d.block and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Churi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Churi is 255341. The village covers a total geographical area of 379 hectares and falls under the 823002 pincode. Gaya is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Churi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Belaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gaya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Churi

According to the 2011 Census, Churi village had a total population of 2,977 people, including 1,508 males and 1,469 females, living in 460 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.38%, with male literacy at 77.02% and female literacy at 51.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,118.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,9771,5081,469
Child Population (0–6 yrs)619307312
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,118565553
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,518925593
Illiterate Population1,459583876

Nearby Villages of Churi

Churi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SurhniNorth-West1.69 km
Bahadur BighaEast2.09 km
KaladaspurNorth-East2.25 km
Kesru DharampurNorth2.57 km
JagarnathpurNorth-West2.61 km
SikandarpurWest2.65 km
SijuaNorth-West2.81 km
SolaraSouth-West2.98 km
ShahbazpurNorth-East3.02 km
KasthaSouth3.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Churi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Churi. The nearest railway station is Kastha, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gaya to Churi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Churi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Churi village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Churi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Churi village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Churi

Where is Churi located?

Churi village is located in Gaya Town C.D.Block Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Churi?

Churi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Churi?

The pincode of Churi is 823002.

What is the population of Churi?

Churi had a total population of 2,977, including 1,508 males and 1,469 females.

How many households are there in Churi?

Churi had 460 households.

What is the literacy rate in Churi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Churi was 64.38%. Male literacy was 77.02% and female literacy was 51.25%.