Chorauan - Baniapur, Saran

Chorauan is a village situated in the Baniapur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baniapur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Bedauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chorauan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chorauan is 233110. The village covers a total geographical area of 142 hectares and falls under the 841403 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Chorauan

According to the 2011 Census, Chorauan village had a total population of 2,785 people, including 1,436 males and 1,349 females, living in 426 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.17%, with male literacy at 52.56% and female literacy at 33.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 980, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Chorauan

Chorauan 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 Chorauan

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Chorauan. The nearest railway station is Daudpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Chorauan is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Chorauan is about 30 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 Chorauan

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

Health Facilities in Chorauan

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

FAQs about Chorauan