Chor - Sheosagar, Rohtas

Chor is a village situated in the Sheosagar subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sheosagar and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Raipur Chor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chor is 252264. The village covers a total geographical area of 499 hectares and falls under the 821113 pincode. Sasaram is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Chor

According to the 2011 Census, Chor village had a total population of 6,473 people, including 3,348 males and 3,125 females, living in 1,060 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.23%, with male literacy at 82.77% and female literacy at 61.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,017.

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

Nearby Villages of Chor

Chor 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 Chor

Chor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kumahu, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sasaram to Chor is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chor

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

Health Facilities in Chor

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

FAQs about Chor