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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chaumukha

As per Census 2011, Chaumukha village has a total population of 6,069 people, consisting of 3,242 males and 2,827 females. The village has 958 households and a sex ratio of 871 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,202 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,099 literate and 3,970 illiterate residents. Additionally, 500 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 33 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chaumukha are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,0693,2422,827
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,202614588
Scheduled Castes (SC)500280220
Scheduled Tribes (ST)331716
Literate Population2,0991,454645
Illiterate Population3,9701,7882,182

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MadarpurNorth-West1.54 km
BarharwaEast1.65 km
Baisia KhapSouth-West2.07 km
GajnaWest2.48 km
Laukaria JogapattiSouth-East2.53 km
MandhatapurSouth-West2.63 km
DihiWest2.69 km
Hathia KhapNorth2.88 km
FatehpurNorth-East2.89 km
MangalpurSouth-East3.53 km

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.

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

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

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:

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 5-10 km

FAQs about Chaumukha

Where is Chaumukha located?

Chaumukha village is located in Jogapatti Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chaumukha?

The Gram Panchayat of Chaumukha is Choumukha.

What is the pincode of Chaumukha?

The pincode of Chaumukha is 845451.

What is the population of Chaumukha?

Chaumukha has a total population of 6,069, including 3,242 males and 2,827 females.

How many households are there in Chaumukha?

There are 958 households in Chaumukha.

What is the literacy rate in Chaumukha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chaumukha is 34.59%. Male literacy is 44.85% and female literacy is 22.82%.