Maura

Maura is a village located in Saluni tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 56km away from district headquarter Saluni. Saluni is the sub-district headquarter of Maura village. As per 2009 stats, Mauda is the gram panchayat of Maura village.

Here you can discover what makes Maura unique in its vibrant Saluni-Chamba region. You’ll see Maura’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Maura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Maura is 007167. The village spans a total geographical area of 496 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176312. Chamba is nearest town to Maura village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Maura village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dalhousie Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Maura

Population of Maura

According to the 2011 Census, Maura has a total population of about 1,396, with approximately 703 males and 693 females. The sex ratio is around 985 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 173 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 311 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 250. The overall literacy rate is approximately 52.72%, with male literacy at about 64.72% and female literacy near 40.55%. There are around 258 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Maura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Maura

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Maura. As per the 2011 stats, Maura had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Maura

Knowing the nearby villages of Maura helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Maura.

Frequently Asked Questions about Maura