Chaumukha - Jogapatti, Pashchim Champaran

Chaumukha is a village situated in the Jogapatti subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jogapatti and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Choumukha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaumukha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaumukha is 217072. The village covers a total geographical area of 642.6 hectares and falls under the 845451 pincode. Bettiah is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Chaumukha

According to the 2011 Census, Chaumukha village had a total population of 6,069 people, including 3,242 males and 2,827 females, living in 958 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.13%, with male literacy at 55.33% and female literacy at 28.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 500, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaumukha

Chaumukha 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 Chaumukha

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Chaumukha. The nearest railway station is Prajapati Halt, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bettiah to Chaumukha is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Chaumukha is about 40 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 Chaumukha

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

Health Facilities in Chaumukha

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

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