Chaura

Chaura is a village located in Gande subdivision of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Gande (tehsildar office) and 23km away from district headquarter Giridih. As per 2009 stats, Barmasiya 2 is the gram panchayat of Chaura village.

Here you can discover what makes Chaura unique in its vibrant Gande-Giridih region. You’ll see Chaura’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 Chaura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chaura is 351869. The village spans a total geographical area of 188 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 815312. Giridih is nearest town to Chaura village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chaura 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 Gandey Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chaura

Population of Chaura

According to the 2011 Census, Chaura has a total population of about 1,098, with approximately 591 males and 507 females. The sex ratio is around 857 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 236 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 177 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 46.99%, with male literacy at about 57.87% and female literacy near 34.32%. There are around 168 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chaura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chaura

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

Nearby Villages of Chaura

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chaura