Choutha - Rajauli, Nawada

Choutha is a village situated in the Rajauli subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajauli and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Sirodabar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Choutha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Choutha is 258393. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 805125 pincode. Rajauli is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Choutha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Choutha

According to the 2011 Census, Choutha village had a total population of 2,075 people, including 1,083 males and 992 females, living in 303 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.95%, with male literacy at 87.15% and female literacy at 49.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 266, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Choutha

Choutha 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Choutha

Choutha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dilwa, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajauli to Choutha is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Choutha is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Choutha

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

Health Facilities in Choutha

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

FAQs about Choutha